The Nigeria Police Force has arrested three suspects over the alleged culpable homicide of Mariam Usman, a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Police said the arrests followed the death of the teacher after she was allegedly assaulted by the suspects on separate occasions.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said Abdullahi Isiaka allegedly assaulted the deceased at her residence on June 17, 2026, over disciplinary action she took against his 11-year-old son during school hours.
According to the police spokesperson, “Later that same day, while the deceased was on her way to the mosque for prayers, she was again assaulted by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo.
“Further investigation revealed that on 18th June, 2026, Ojonojima Mary, younger sister to Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, went to Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, where she assaulted the deceased in her workplace.
“Following the attacks, the victim was initially treated at Grace Clinic, Ugbamaka, before she was referred to Eleojo Clinic, Okpo, for further medical attention. She, however, succumbed to the injuries on 25th June, 2026.
“The investigation established a prima facie case of Criminal Conspiracy and Culpable Homicide against the suspects, Ojonojima Mary, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, and Abdullahi Isiaka. Consequently, the investigation has concluded, and the suspects will be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction for prosecution”.
The police spokesperson said the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, commended detectives from the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department for their professionalism and diligence during the investigation.
The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring justice in violent crime cases and urged residents not to take the law into their own hands.
He also encouraged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to support crime prevention and effective law enforcement.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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