Police Arrest Suspected Killer of Kogi Teacher, Vow Prosecution

The Kogi State Police Command has apprehended three individuals suspected of involvement in the culpable homicide of Mariam Usman, a staff member at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area. Usman succumbed to injuries sustained from assaults that occurred on June 17 and June 18, 2026. The initial assault on June 17 was reportedly carried out by Abdullahi Isiaka, who was angered by disciplinary action Usman took against his eleven-year-old son during school hours. Later that same day, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo allegedly assaulted Usman again as she was on her way to evening prayers. The violence escalated on June 18 when Ojonojima Mary, Ramatu's younger sister, reportedly assaulted Usman at her workplace. Following these attacks, Usman received medical treatment, initially at Grace Clinic and later at Eleojo Clinic, before she passed away on June 25. Police investigations have established a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide against the three suspects: Ojonojima Mary, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, and Abdullahi Isiaka. The command stated that the suspects will be brought before a competent court for prosecution. The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, praised the detectives for their diligence and reiterated the command's commitment to justice.

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The Kogi Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation of a culpable homicide case reported on 25th June, 2026, following the death of one Mariam Usman, a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area.