Maryam Usman, a 22-year-old teacher at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka-Igah, in Olamaboro LGA of Kogi state, has allegedly died after being assaulted by the father of one of her pupils over disciplinary action taken against the child.
On June 17, the late teacher was said to have disciplined a
pupil for misconduct in the school. The pupil allegedly fell and sustained an
arm injury during the process.
Following the incident, Ishaq Abdullahi, the pupil’s father,
allegedly stormed Maryam’s residence with two other individuals and assaulted
her.
Sources said she was also attacked the same day on her way
to the mosque.
According to Daily Trust, the deceased’s brother, who spoke
on condition of anonymity, said that Maryam was assaulted again on June 18 by
additional individuals, leaving her severely injured and unconscious.
“She was taken to a clinic and later transferred to a
hospital in Okpo, but her condition continued to deteriorate. Sadly, she died
on June 25, 2026, at about 5:00 a.m.,” he said.
He called on the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant
authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure justice.
“We believe the repeated assaults contributed to her death,
and we want those responsible to be brought to justice,” he added.
Commenting on the incident, Saliu Oyiza Afusat, spokesperson
of the state police command, said preliminary investigations showed that on
June 18, Abdullahi Ishaq, accompanied by two women, went to Brains Minds
Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka and assaulted Maryam Usman for
disciplining 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 June 25,”
Afusa said.
The police spokesperson said officers 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.
Upon their arrest, the case will be transferred to the state criminal
investigation department (CID) for a discreet and comprehensive investigation.”
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