The Kogi State Police Command has begun a search for three fleeing suspects over the death of a 30-year-old primary school teacher who allegedly died from injuries sustained after she was attacked for disciplining a pupil.
The deceased, identified as Maryam Usman, was reportedly assaulted on June 18 at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Oyiza Salisu Afusat, said the case, which is being treated as culpable homicide, was reported at the Olamaboro Divisional Police Headquarters on June 25.
According to her, preliminary investigations showed that Abdullahi Ishaka, accompanied by two women, allegedly invaded the school premises and attacked the teacher over disciplinary action she had taken against a pupil.
“The victim sustained serious injuries and was initially treated at a hospital in Ugbamaka before being referred to Iko-Ojo Hospital, Okpo, for further medical attention. She, however, passed away on June 25, 2026,” the statement read.
READ ALSO: Teacher Accused of Flogging Student to Death in Ogun Arrested
Afusat said police detectives visited both the scene of the incident and the deceased’s residence after receiving the report and carried out the necessary documentation.
She added that arrangements had been made to move the body to the General Hospital in Ankpa for an autopsy.
The police spokesperson further disclosed that the suspects had fled before officers arrived, adding that efforts were underway to track them down.
“Upon their arrest, the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and comprehensive investigation,” she said.