The Kogi State Police Command 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 for alleged criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said the investigation commenced after a complaint was lodged following Usman’s death on June 25, 2026.
According to the police, detectives attached to the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lokoja, carried out a thorough investigation that led to the arrest of the three suspects.
The command said findings revealed that the incident was linked to disciplinary action Usman took against an 11-year-old pupil during school hours.
Police alleged that on June 17, 2026, Abdullahi Isiaka assaulted the deceased at her residence over the punishment she gave his son. Later that same day, while Usman was on her way to a mosque for prayers, she was allegedly attacked again by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo.
The investigation further revealed 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 victim at her workplace.
According to the police, Usman was initially treated at Grace Clinic in Ugbamaka before she was referred to Eleojo Clinic in Okpo for further medical attention. She later died from her injuries on June 25, 2026.
The command said its investigation established a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide against Ojonojima Mary, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo and Abdullahi Isiaka.
Police added that the investigation has been concluded and the suspects will be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction to face prosecution.
