The Police Command in Kogi says it has commenced full investigation into the death of two corporals at ASCO Camp, Ajaokuta, in Kogi.
The two officers were said to be involved in shootings that led to their death.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Afusat Saliu, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Lokoja.
According to Saliu, the incident which occurred on Oct. 23, and reported at about 11:04 p.m., prompted the Divisional Police Officer, Ajaokuta Division, to lead other officers to the scene.
She identified the deceased officers as Cpl. Amos Yusuf and Cpl. Grace Onimisi.
The PPRO noted that preliminary findings indicated that Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Onimisi before shooting himself.
She said both officers were confirmed dead at separate medical facilities, while an AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges were recovered at the scene.
She added that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for in-depth investigation.
“The circumstances and motive remained subjects of investigation, and the command will not speculate on matters yet to be established,” she said.
The state Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, extended his condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased officers over the tragic incident.
He assured that the command would provide verified updates as investigation progresses.
