Three charged over death of Kogi school teacher

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested and charged three suspects in connection with the death of a school teacher, Mariam Usman, following a series of alleged assaults linked to a disciplinary action she took against a pupil.

The command said the suspects would be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction after investigations established a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide against them.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department carried out an extensive investigation that led to the arrest of the suspects.

According to the police, investigations revealed that on June 17, 2026, Abdullahi Isiaka allegedly assaulted Usman at her residence over disciplinary measures she had taken against his 11-year-old son during school hours.

The command further alleged that later the same day, while the teacher was on her way to the mosque for prayers, she was attacked again by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo.

Police said investigations also showed that on June 18, Ojonojima Mary, identified as the younger sister of Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, allegedly went to Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area, where she assaulted the teacher at her workplace.

The victim was initially treated at Grace Clinic in Ugbamaka before she was referred to Eleojo Clinic in Okpo for further medical attention. She later died on June 25, 2026.

The suspects identified by the police are Ojonojima Mary, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo and Abdullahi Isiaka.

Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, commended detectives of the Homicide Section for what he described as their professionalism and diligence in handling the investigation.

He also urged residents to avoid taking the law into their own hands and instead seek lawful means of resolving disputes.