The deadly incident reportedly occurred at Ajaokuta Police Division after months of alleged relationship troubles, mistrust and threats, with authorities yet to officially confirm the circumstances.

A night-duty assignment at a police division in Kogi State has reportedly ended in tragedy after a police corporal allegedly shot his female colleague, with whom he was said to have been in a romantic relationship, before taking his own life.

The incident reportedly occurred around 9pm on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Ajaokuta Division of the Kogi State Police Command.

The officers were identified as Corporal Amos and Woman Corporal Grace. However, the circumstances surrounding their reported deaths had not been independently verified, and the police had yet to issue an official statement as of the time of filing this report.

According to a sources, Amos was assigned to guard duty at about 6pm but allegedly left his post before heading to Grace's quarters, where the shooting reportedly took place.

Grace was said to have sustained multiple gunshot wounds to her shoulder, lower abdomen and leg. The account further alleged that Amos subsequently turned the AK-47 rifle on himself.

The reported incident has raised questions about the events leading up to the shooting, particularly the alleged history of conflict between the two officers and claims that their relationship difficulties had previously attracted the attention of their superiors.

Relationship Dispute Allegedly Escalated Before Shooting

A source  linked the tragedy to longstanding tensions in the officers' romantic relationship, which was said to have lasted several years.

According to the account, the relationship had reportedly deteriorated in recent months amid mistrust, accusations of infidelity and recurring disagreements.

The source further alleged that the disputes had escalated beyond verbal arguments, with claims of physical confrontations and threats between the officers.

Their superiors were reportedly aware of the situation before Friday night's incident.

At one point, the source claimed, the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) detained the two officers and advised them to end their relationship to prevent further conflict.

However, details of the reported intervention, including when it occurred and whether additional disciplinary or protective measures were considered, remain unclear.

It is also yet to be established whether any formal complaints were filed or whether further warnings were issued before the fatal shooting.

Despite the reported intervention, the source claimed that tensions between the officers persisted until the incident on Friday night.

These allegations have not been independently confirmed, and the precise motive behind the reported shooting remains unknown.

Questions Over Duty Post and Rifle Access

Beyond the alleged relationship dispute, several questions remain unanswered about how the incident unfolded.

One key issue is how Amos allegedly left his assigned guard post and gained access to Grace's quarters while on duty.

There are also questions about the circumstances surrounding the use of the AK-47 rifle reportedly involved in the shooting, including how it was accessed and subsequently recovered.

The available account does not establish whether other officers were nearby, whether anyone witnessed the shooting or how the incident was first discovered.

An official investigation would be needed to establish the sequence of events, verify the allegations and determine whether any breaches of police procedures occurred.

The circumstances surrounding the reported deaths also raise questions about how earlier warnings of threats or violence, if confirmed, were handled by the relevant authorities.

Police Yet to Issue Official Statement

It was noted that attempts to reach the Kogi State Police Command's Public Relations Officer before publication were unsuccessful, as calls reportedly went unanswered.

As of the time of reporting, the command had not publicly confirmed the incident or provided an official account of what transpired.

The identities of the officers, the circumstances of their reported deaths and the claims surrounding their relationship therefore remain subject to official confirmation.

The incident, if confirmed, would leave serious questions about the events leading to the shooting, the reported history of conflict and whether further intervention could have prevented the tragedy.

Further details are expected from the police as efforts to establish what happened continue.