LOKOJA – The Kogi State Police Command has launched a manhunt for three suspects following the death of a primary school teacher who allegedly died from injuries sustained after she was assaulted for disciplining a pupil.
The deceased, identified as Maryam Usman, 30, was reportedly attacked on June 18 at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Oyiza Salisu Afusat, said the case of alleged culpable homicide was reported at the Olamaboro Divisional Police Headquarters on June 25.
According to the police, preliminary investigations revealed that a man identified as Abdullahi Ishaka, accompanied by two women, allegedly stormed the school and assaulted the teacher over disciplinary action taken against a pupil.
Usman reportedly sustained severe injuries and was initially treated at a hospital in Ugbamaka before being referred to Iko-Ojo Hospital in Okpo for further medical attention. She later died on June 25.
Afusat said detectives visited both the scene of the incident and the deceased’s residence after the report was made, while necessary documentation was carried out.
She added that arrangements were being made to transfer the body to the General Hospital, Ankpa, for an autopsy.
The police spokesperson disclosed that the suspects fled before officers arrived at the scene and that efforts were ongoing to apprehend them.
She said the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation once the suspects are arrested.
The command assured residents that it remains committed to ensuring justice is served and urged anyone with useful information on the whereabouts of the suspects to report to the nearest police station.
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