Kogi Police Probe After Male Officer Kills Female Colleague and Takes His Own Life

Police in Kogi State are investigating the deaths of two officers assigned to the Ajaokuta division, Amos Yusuf and Grace Onimisi. Initial reports allege that Yusuf shot Onimisi with an AK-47 while they were on night duty, then took his own life. Police spokesperson Saliu Oyiza Afusat said the incident happened on October 23 and both officers were pronounced dead after being taken to separate medical facilities. An AK-47 rifle and four spent cartridges were recovered, and the case was referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department; police urged the public not to speculate about the motive.