By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State Police Command says it has concluded its investigation into the death of Mariam Usman, a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area, and arrested three suspects who will be charged in court.
Police spokesperson, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said in a statement issued in Lokoja on Wednesday that detectives from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) carried out the investigation following the incident.
According to the police, Usman died on June 25, 2026, after she was allegedly assaulted in separate incidents linked to disciplinary action she had taken against a pupil.The command alleged that Abdullahi Isiaka assaulted the teacher at her residence on June 17 over the disciplinary measures involving his 11-year-old son.
Police further alleged that Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo assaulted the victim later that day while she was on her way to a mosque, and that Ojonojima Mary allegedly assaulted her again at the school on June 18. Police said the victim was treated at Grace Clinic in Ugbamaka before being referred to Eleojo Clinic in Okpo, where she later died.
The command said its investigation established what it described as a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide against the three suspects, who are expected to be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction.
Commissioner of Police Naziru Bello Kankarofi commended the investigators and urged residents to resolve disputes through lawful means while supporting police efforts with timely information.
