Kogi Teacher Allegedly Beaten To Death After Disciplining Pupil

A 22-year-old teacher at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka-Igah, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Maryam Usman, has died after allegedly being assaulted by the father of one of her pupils over disciplinary action taken against the child.

Daily Trust reported that the incident began on June 17, when the late teacher disciplined a pupil for misconduct. During the process, the pupil allegedly fell and sustained an arm injury.

Following the incident, the pupil’s father, identified as Ishaq Abdullahi, allegedly stormed Maryam’s residence with two other individuals and assaulted her. She was attacked again later the same day while on her way to the mosque.

According to the deceased’s brother, 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. She died on June 25, 2026, at about 5:00 a.m.

The family has called on the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure justice.

Punch reported that the police are probing the death and that the suspects remain at large.

Sources: Daily Trust; Punch