Teacher Beaten to Death After Punishing Pupil as Police Arrest Three

(The Suspect. Photo Credit: Daily Post)

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged m£rder of a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The state police command explained that the arrests followed the conclusion of investigations into the d£ath of Mariam Usman, who reportedly d!ed from injuries sustained as a result of ass@ults inflicted on her.

ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, the command's spokesperson, said in a statement that the case was reported on June 25, 2026, prompting detectives from the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lokoja, to commence a detailed investigation.

According to police findings, Abdullahi Isiaka allegedly ass@ulted the deceased at her residence over disciplinary measures she had taken against his 11-year-old son in the course of carrying out her duties at the school.

"Investigators further alleged that later the same day, the deceased was att@cked again by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo while on her way to the mosque for prayers," the spokesperson added.

The command also explained that on June 18, Ojonojima Mary, said to be the younger sister of Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, allegedly went to the school and ass@ulted the victim at her workplace.

The victim was said to have received initial treatment at Grace Clinic, Ugbamaka, before being referred to Eleojo Clinic in Okpo for further medical attention, but d!ed on June 25 from injuries allegedly sustained during the att@cks.

Police said investigations established a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy and culpable h0micide against the three suspects Ojonojima Mary, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo and Abdullahi Isiaka.

The command said the investigation has been concluded and that the suspects will be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction for prosecution.

Naziru Bello Kankarofi, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, commended the detectives for their professionalism and diligence in handling the case, assuring residents that the command remains committed to ensuring justice and tackling violent crimes across the state.

He urged members of the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands, and to always seek lawful means of resolving disputes.