Kogi police arrest three suspects in teacher murder

Police in Kogi State have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a primary school teacher who died from injuries sustained in a series of assaults following a classroom disciplinary incident. The victim, 30-year-old Mariam Usman, a teacher at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka-Igah, Olamaboro Local Government Area, succumbed to her injuries on June 25.

According to police statements, the fatal sequence began on June 17 when Abdullahi Isiaka, the father of an 11-year-old pupil, allegedly assaulted Usman at her residence. The attack was reportedly in retaliation for routine discipline she administered to his son during school hours. Later that same day, while Usman was on her way to a mosque for prayers, she was allegedly assaulted again by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo. The violence continued on June 18 when Ojonojima Mary, identified as the younger sister of Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, allegedly went to the school and assaulted the teacher at her workplace.

Usman received initial treatment at Grace Clinic in Ugbamaka before being referred to Eleojo Clinic in Okpo for further care. She died on June 25 from the injuries sustained in the attacks.