The Kogi State Police Command has arrested three suspects for their alleged involvement in the death of a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area, one Mariam Usman.
The suspects include Abdullahi Isiaka, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo and Ojonojima Mary.
Thenewsbearer gathered that the teacher’s death was reported on June 25.
The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, in a statement, said that when the report of the death of the teacher was received, detectives of the Homicide Section, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lokoja, commenced an investigation which led to the arrest of three suspects in connection with the case.
According to the PPRO, “investigation established that on 17th June, 2026, one Abdullahi Isiaka assaulted the woman at her residence over the disciplinary action she took against his eleven-year-old son during school hours.
“Later, that same day, while the woman was on her way to the mosque for prayers, she was again assaulted by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo.
“Further investigation revealed that on 18th June, 2026, Ojonojima Mary, younger sister to Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, went to Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, where she assaulted the deceased in her workplace.”
The attacks, it was learnt, led to the treatment of school staff at Grace Clinic, Ugbamaka, before she was referred to Eleojo Clinic, Okpo, for further medical attention.
She, however, succumbed to the injuries on June 25.
ASP Saliu said investigation has established a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide against the suspects, and with the conclusion of investigation, the suspects would be arraigned in a court of competent jurisdiction for prosecution.
In his comment , the Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, commended the professionalism, diligence and commitment displayed by the detectives of the Homicide Section, SCID, in ensuring that justice is served.
The Commissioner of Police reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to bringing perpetrators of violent crimes to justice.
He also assured the good people of Kogi State that the Command would continue to investigate all criminal cases diligently and professionally.
The Commissioner of Police advised members of the public to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and to always seek lawful means of resolving grievances.
