Kogi Police Probe Death of Teacher Allegedly Beaten Over Pupil Punishment

The Kogi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged killing of a primary school teacher who was reportedly attacked after disciplining a pupil in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state.

The case of culpable homicide was reported at the Olamaboro Divisional Headquarters on June 25, 2026, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Oyiza Salisu Afusat.

Preliminary investigations revealed that on June 18, 2026, a man identified as Abdullahi Ishaka, accompanied by two women, allegedly stormed Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, where they assaulted a staff member, Maryam Usman, aged 30, over the punishment of a pupil.

Police said the victim sustained serious injuries and was first treated at a hospital in Ugbamaka before being referred to Iko-Ojo Hospital, Okpo, for further medical care. She later died on June 25.

Following the report, police officers visited the scene and the deceased’s residence to gather evidence. Arrangements are also being made for a medical examination and autopsy.

The police spokesperson said the suspects fled before officers arrived but efforts are ongoing to arrest them. Once apprehended, the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

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