Police hunt suspects after teacher dies from assault in Kogi
Three suspects are being sought by the Kogi State Police Command after the death of a 30-year-old teacher, Maryam Usman. She reportedly died from injuries sustained when she was attacked for disciplining a pupil at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka. Police spokesperson SP Oyiza Salisu Afusat confirmed the incident and said investigations are ongoing. The authorities are making arrangements for an autopsy and are continuing efforts to apprehend the suspects.
What happened
- Maryam Usman was allegedly assaulted on June 18 at her school in Olamaboro Local Government Area.
- The case was reported to the police on June 25 as a culpable homicide.
- Preliminary investigation revealed that one Abdullahi Ishaka and two women attacked the teacher over disciplinary action against a pupil.
- Maryam Usman died on June 25, 2026, after being referred to another hospital for further treatment.
- The suspects fled before police arrived, and efforts are ongoing to arrest them for further investigation.
