10 in custody over killing of Benue MACBAN chairman

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The Kogi State Police Command has launched a manhunt for three suspects following the death of a 30-year-old primary school teacher who allegedly succumbed to injuries sustained after she was assaulted for disciplining a pupil.

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The teacher, Maryam Usman, was said to have been attacked on June 18 at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state.

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The command’s spokesperson, SP Oyiza Salisu Afusat, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying the case of culpable homicide was reported at the Olamaboro Divisional Police Headquarters on June 25.

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According to the statement, preliminary investigation revealed that one Abdullahi Ishaka, accompanied by two women, allegedly stormed the school and assaulted the teacher over the punishment meted out to a pupil.

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“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, 2026,” the statement read.

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Afusat said detectives visited the scene and the deceased’s residence after the incident was reported, while necessary documentation was carried out.

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She added that arrangements were ongoing to convey the corpse to the General Hospital, Ankpa, for autopsy.

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The police spokesperson said the suspects fled before officers arrived at the scene and that efforts were ongoing to apprehend them.

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“Upon their arrest, the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and comprehensive investigation,” she said.

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