Kogi Police Probe Teacher Death After Assault

Police in Kogi State are investigating the death of a primary school teacher who died after an alleged assault by the parent of a pupil she disciplined. The teacher, 30-year-old Maryam Usman, succumbed to her injuries on June 25.

According to police spokesperson ASP Afusat Saliu, the incident was reported at the Olamaboro Divisional Headquarters on that date. Preliminary investigations indicate that on June 18, a man identified as Abdullahi Ishaka, accompanied by two women, went to Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka and assaulted Usman over her decision to discipline a pupil.

The victim sustained serious injuries and was initially treated at a hospital in Ugbamaka before being referred to Iko-Ojo Hospital in Okpo for further care. She died a week later. Police operatives have visited the school and the deceased's residence to complete documentation.

Arrangements are underway to convey the body to General Hospital in Ankpa for a medical examination and autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. The police stated that the suspects fled the scene before officers arrived and that efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. Once arrests are made, the case will be...