The Kogi State Police Command says it has concluded its investigation into the death of Mariam Usman, a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area, and arrested three suspects who will be prosecuted for alleged criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, the command said the investigation began after a complaint was received following Usman’s death on June 25, 2026.
According to the police, detectives from the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lokoja, launched an investigation that led to the arrest of three suspects.
The command said its investigation revealed that the incident stemmed from disciplinary action the deceased took against an 11-year-old pupil.
According to the statement, on June 17, 2026, Abdullahi Isiaka allegedly assaulted Usman at her residence over the punishment she meted out to his son during school hours.
Police further alleged that later the same day, while the victim was on her way to the mosque for prayers, she was assaulted again by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo.
The investigation also found that on June 18, Ojonojima Mary, identified as the younger sister of Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, allegedly went to Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka and assaulted the deceased at her workplace.
The police said Usman was initially treated at Grace Clinic in Ugbamaka before she was referred to Eleojo Clinic in Okpo for further medical attention.
“She, however, succumbed to the injuries on 25th June, 2026,” the statement said.
According to the police, the investigation established a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide against Ojonojima Mary, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo and Abdullahi Isiaka.
“Consequently, the investigation has concluded, and the suspects will be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction for prosecution,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, commended the detectives who handled the case for their professionalism and dedication.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring justice for victims of violent crimes and assured residents that criminal cases would continue to be investigated diligently and professionally.
The police commissioner also advised members of the public against taking the law into their own hands, urging them to seek lawful means of resolving disputes and to continue providing timely and credible information to aid crime prevention and law enforcement.
