A police corporal attached to the Ajaokuta Division of the Kogi State Police Command has reportedly shot and killed his girlfriend, Woman Corporal Grace, before taking his own life in a tragic incident in Kogi State.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 9 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, and involved the two junior police officers, identified as Corporal Amos and Woman Corporal Grace.
According to information obtained by IBN News, Amos allegedly used an AK-47 rifle in the incident, which reportedly occurred at Grace’s quarters after he left his assigned duty post.
Amos was said to have resumed duty as a night-duty station guard at approximately 6 p.m. However, the account indicated that he allegedly left his post a few hours later and proceeded to Grace’s quarters, where the fatal shooting occurred.
Grace reportedly sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her shoulder, lower abdomen and leg before Amos allegedly turned the firearm on himself. Both officers were reported dead.
Information obtained by IBN News indicates that the officers had reportedly been in a romantic relationship for several years. In recent months, however, the relationship was said to have been troubled by alleged trust issues and accusations of infidelity.
The account further alleged that disagreements between the pair escalated into physical confrontations and threats. Their reported relationship difficulties were said to have attracted the attention of divisional authorities, with the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) allegedly intervening at some point and advising them to end the relationship to prevent further conflict.
The precise motive behind the incident has not been conclusively established, and it remains unclear whether the alleged relationship problems directly contributed to the deaths.
The circumstances surrounding Amos’s reported departure from his duty post and the alleged use of the service rifle are also expected to be key issues in any investigation into the tragedy.
The incident raises serious concerns about police personnel welfare, the handling of internal disputes and compliance with procedures governing duty assignments and access to firearms.
An official investigation would be necessary to establish the sequence of events, determine how the firearm was accessed and used, and examine whether any earlier threats or reported confrontations could have prompted further intervention.
As of the latest information available to IBN News, a detailed public statement from the Kogi State Police Command confirming all the circumstances surrounding the incident had not been issued.
The tragedy has left questions about the events leading to the deaths of the two officers and the steps that may be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
IBN News extends its condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased officers. The incident is a painful reminder that relationship disputes must never escalate into violence and that threats of harm require serious attention, particularly where firearms are involved.
Further information is expected as the circumstances surrounding the incident are clarified.
