POLICE INVESTIGATE CULPABLE HOMICIDE CASE AFTER TEACHER DIES FROM ASSAULT IN KOGI, DECLARE ABDULLAHI ISHAKA WANTED
By Temiloluwa Samuel
The Kogi State Police Command has commenced investigation into a case of culpable homicide reported at the Olamaboro Divisional Headquarters on 25th June, 2026, following the death of a primary school teacher allegedly assaulted for disciplining a pupil.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Salifu Oyiza Afusat, preliminary investigation revealed that on 18th June, 2026, one Abdullahi Ishaka, accompanied by two women, went to Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, Olamaboro LGA.
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They allegedly assaulted Maryam Usman, 30, a staff member of the school, over her decision to discipline 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 25th June, 2026.
ASP Afusat said operatives of the division visited the scene and the deceased’s residence where necessary documentation was carried out.
Arrangements are ongoing to convey the corpse to the General Hospital, Ankpa, for medical examination and autopsy.
“The suspects fled before the arrival of the police, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend them,” she stated. “Upon their arrest, the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, for discreet and comprehensive investigation.”
The command urged members of the public with useful information on the whereabouts of Abdullahi Ishaka and his accomplices to report to the nearest police station.
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(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, JUNE 28TH 2026)
