Police arrest three over Kogi teacher’s killing
by Adenle Ahmed Abiola · The Eagle OnlineThe Kogi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the tragic death of Mariam Usman, a 30-year-old teacher at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state.
The Command said it has concluded investigation through the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) and will prosecute the suspects for alleged culpable homicide.
Its Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lokoja.
Recall that the victim died on June 25, 2026, days after she was allegedly assaulted in separate attacks linked to the disciplinary action she took against a pupil.
According to the police, “Investigations revealed that the first attack occurred on June 17 when Abdullahi Isiaka allegedly assaulted the deceased at her residence over disciplinary measures she meted out to his 11-year-old son during school hours.
“The deceased was allegedly attacked again later the same day by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo while she was on her way to a mosque for prayers.
“The investigation further revealed that on June 18, Ojonojima Mary, said to be the younger sister of Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, allegedly stormed Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka and assaulted the victim at her workplace.”
Police said the victim was initially treated at Grace Clinic, Ugbamaka, before she was referred to Eleojo Clinic, Okpo, where she later died from injuries sustained during the attacks.
The Command said its investigation established a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide against the three suspects – Ojonojima Mary, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo and Abdullahi Isiaka.
“The investigation has been concluded and the suspects will be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction to face prosecution.”
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Commending the detectives for their professionalism, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice for victims of violent crimes.
He also urged residents to shun self-help and always seek lawful means of resolving disputes.
The CP equally encouraged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support crime prevention and effective policing across the state.
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