The Kogi State Police Command has opened an investigation into the death of a primary school teacher who allegedly died after being attacked for disciplining a pupil in Olamaboro Local Government Area.
According to the police, the incident has been classified as a case of suspected culpable homicide following a report received at the Olamaboro Divisional Police Headquarters on June 25, 2026.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Oyiza Salisu Afusat, said preliminary findings indicate that the incident occurred on June 18, when a man identified as Abdullahi Ishaka, accompanied by two women, allegedly entered Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka and assaulted 30-year-old teacher Maryam Usman over disciplinary action taken against a pupil.
“The victim suffered serious injuries during the attack. She was first treated at a medical facility in Ugbamaka before being referred to Iko-Ojo Hospital in Okpo for further treatment. Sadly, she passed away on June 25,” Afusat said.
She explained that police officers visited both the scene of the incident and the deceased’s residence after the matter was reported, where necessary documentation was carried out.
Afusat added that arrangements were being made to transfer the body to the General Hospital in Ankpa for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
“The suspects had fled before our officers arrived. Efforts are ongoing to track them down, and once they are arrested, the case will be handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation,” she stated.
The police assured the public that all those connected to the incident would be brought to justice as investigations continue.
