Police Launch Manhunt After School Employee Dies In Kogi

Kogi State Police Command has begun investigation into the alleged murder of a staff member of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, in Olamaboro local government area, following an assault linked to the disciplining of a pupil.
The victim, identified as 30-year-old Maryam Usman, reportedly died on June 25, 2026, after sustaining severe injuries during the attack.
According to the police command, preliminary investigations revealed that on June 18, 2026, one Abdullahi Ishaka, accompanied by two women, stormed the school and allegedly assaulted the deceased for disciplining a pupil.
Maryam Usman was initially rushed to a hospital in Ugbamaka for treatment before she was ...