Three Arrested Over Death Of Kogi School Teacher After Alleged Assaults

(Nigeria Police. Photo by Leadership News)

The Kogi State Police Command has announced the arrest of three persons in connection with the d£ath of Mariam Usman, a teacher at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state.

A statement issued on Wednesday by the command's spokesperson, ASP Oyiza Afusat, said the command had recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation of a culpable homicide case reported on June 25, 2026, following the d£ath of Mariam Usman, a staff member of the school.

It said upon receipt of the complaint, detectives of the Homicide Section, State Criminal Investigation Department, Lokoja, swung into action, conducting a comprehensive investigation that culminated in the arrest of three suspects in connection with the case.

According to the statement, investigations established that on June 17, 2026, one Abdullahi Isiaka @ssaulted the dece@sed at her residence over disciplinary action she had taken against his 11-year-old son during school hours.

Later that same day, while the dece@sed was on her way to the mosque for prayers, she was again @ssaulted, this time by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo.

Further investigation revealed that on June 18, 2026, Ojonojima Mary, younger sister of Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, went to the school where she @ssaulted the dece@sed at her workplace.

Following the att@cks, the victim was initially treated at Grace Clinic, Ugbamaka, before being referred to Eleojo Clinic, Okpo, for further medical attention, but she succumbed to her injuries on June 25, 2026.

The police spokesperson said the investigation established a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide against the suspects, identified as Ojonojima Mary, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo and Abdullahi Isiaka, adding that the investigation had been concluded and the suspects would be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction for prosecution.

The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Command, CP Naziru Kankarofi, commended the professionalism, diligence and commitment displayed by detectives of the Homicide Section, State Criminal Investigation Department, in ensuring that justice was served.

He reiterated the command's commitment to bringing perpetrators of violent crimes to justice and assured residents of the state that all criminal cases would continue to be investigated diligently and professionally.

The commissioner also advised members of the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and to seek lawful means of resolving grievances, while encouraging residents to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information to aid crime prevention and effective law enforcement.