The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Ogugu State Constituency in the 2027 Kogi State House of Assembly election, Hon. Michael Samuel Idoko, has strongly condemned the alleged killing of a 22-year-old school teacher, Mariam Usman, describing the incident as “barbaric, heartbreaking and a gross violation of human dignity.”
Mariam Usman, a teacher at Brains Mind School, Ugbamaka Igah in Okpo District of Olamaboro Local Government Area, reportedly died following an alleged series of assaults arising from a disciplinary action she took against a pupil while carrying out her duties in the classroom.
According to an account released by the deceased’s family, Mariam administered corporal punishment to a pupil on June 17, 2026, after the child allegedly misbehaved during class. The family alleged that following the incident, the pupil’s father, identified as Ishaq Abdullahi, became enraged and allegedly assaulted the teacher at her residence.
The family further alleged that Mariam was subsequently attacked by the man’s wife while on her way to the mosque, where she was allegedly beaten and publicly humiliated. They also claimed that on June 18, three other individuals joined in another assault, during which she allegedly sustained severe injuries and later lost consciousness.
The allegations have not yet been independently verified by law enforcement authorities, and no official statement has been released regarding arrests or prosecutions at the time of filing this report.
Reacting to the development, Hon. Michael Samuel Idoko described the incident as unacceptable in a civilized society and called for an immediate, thorough and impartial investigation by security agencies.
“I condemn in totality the gruesome killing of Mariam Usman. No disagreement or misunderstanding, regardless of its nature, should ever result in the loss of a precious human life. This is painful, unacceptable and a tragedy that must not be ignored.”
The PDP candidate urged the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to move swiftly to unravel the circumstances surrounding the teacher’s death and ensure that anyone found culpable faces the full weight of the law.
“I call on the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to carry out a comprehensive investigation into this unfortunate incident and arrest every individual found to have participated in the assault or contributed to the death of Mariam Usman. Justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done.”
Idoko warned against resorting to jungle justice and stressed that every citizen deserves the protection of the law.
“We cannot continue to tolerate acts of lawlessness where individuals assume the role of judge, jury and executioner. Nigeria is governed by laws, and every grievance should be resolved through lawful means, not violence.”
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and prayed for divine comfort during the difficult period.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the late Mariam Usman. I pray that Almighty God grants them the strength to bear this painful loss and grants the departed eternal rest. As a society, we owe her and her family justice.”
The PDP flagbearer further appealed to residents of Olamaboro Local Government Area to remain peaceful and cooperate with security agencies as investigations continue.
He maintained that justice for Mariam would not only bring closure to her family but also reinforce public confidence in the rule of law and help deter similar incidents in the future.
