The Kogi State Police Command has announced the arrest of three persons in connection with the death of Mariam Usman, a teacher at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Oyiza Afusat, read, “The Kogi State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in the investigation of a culpable homicide case reported on June 25, 2026, following the death of one Mariam Usman, a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area.
“Upon receipt of the complaint, detectives of the Homicide Section, State Criminal Investigation Department, Lokoja, swung into action, conducting a comprehensive investigation that culminated in the arrest of three suspects in connection with the case.
“Investigation established that on June 17, 2026, one Abdullahi Isiaka assaulted the deceased at her residence over the disciplinary action she took against his 11-year-old son during school hours.
“Later that same day, while the deceased was on her way to the mosque for prayers, she was again assaulted by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo.
