Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a staff of Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School, Ugbamaka, in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The state police command explained that the arrest followed the conclusion of an investigation into the death of Mariam Usman, who reportedly died from injuries due to the assaults on her.

ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, the command’s spokesperson, in a statement stated that the case was reported on June 25, 2026, hence detectives from the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lokoja, commenced a detailed investigation.

According to police findings, Abdullahi Isiaka allegedly assaulted the deceased at her residence over disciplinary measures she took against his 11-year-old son while carrying out her duties at the school.

He added, “Investigators further alleged that later the same day, the deceased was attacked again by Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo while on her way to the mosque for prayers.”

The command also explained that on June 18, Ojonojima Mary, said to be the younger sister of Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo, allegedly went to the school and assaulted the victim at her workplace.

The victim was said to have been initially treated at Grace Clinic, Ugbamaka, before she was referred to Eleojo Clinic in Okpo for further medical attention, but died on June 25 from injuries allegedly sustained during the attacks.

Police said investigations established a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide against the three suspects—Ojonojima Mary, Ramatu Isiaka Eleojo and Abdullahi Isiaka.

The police said the investigation has been concluded, and the suspects will be arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction for prosecution.

Naziru Bello Kankarofi, the Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, hailed the efforts of the detectives for their professionalism and diligence in handling the case, assuring residents that the command remains committed to ensuring justice and tackling violent crimes across the state.

He urged members of the public to avoid taking the law into their own hands but to always seek lawful means of resolving disputes.

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Six fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, were reportedly killed while seven others sustained serious injuries after troops repelled an attack on a Forward Operating Base, FOB, at Logomani in Borno State.

The development was disclosed in a report by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert covering the Lake Chad region.

According to the report, the terrorists launched the attack on the military position in the early hours of July 7 but suffered heavy casualties after troops mounted what was described as a fierce resistance.

Makama stated that intelligence assessments indicated the attackers assembled at Garal before advancing on the military base.

“Following the failed assault, surviving insurgents were reportedly seen regrouping at Chukun Gudu, where they buried six of their fighters killed during the encounter,” the report said.

Makama added that one of those reportedly buried was a senior ISWAP fighter identified as Munzir, also known as Ba Alayi, who was said to be an indigene of Wulgo.

The report further noted that the latest incident occurred as troops of Operation HADIN KAI continue sustained clearance operations aimed at dismantling terrorist enclaves and disrupting insurgents’ logistics and movement across the Lake Chad region.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have rescued two abductees, repelled an attack by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists on a military base in Borno State and arrested suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in separate operations across the North-East.

The development was contained in a statement issued by Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI.

According to the statement, troops of the 115 Task Force Battalion rescued the two abductees during a search-and-rescue operation in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on July 7.

The operation also led to the recovery of N1.2 million suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities, food items and other logistics believed to have supported terrorist operations.

The military said the rescued victims had been evacuated to a secure location where they are receiving medical care and psychosocial support.

In a separate operation, troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base, Logomani, in Ngala Local Government Area successfully repelled a coordinated attack by suspected ISWAP fighters.

The troops reportedly regrouped after the insurgents briefly breached part of the base’s defensive perimeter, forcing the attackers to retreat with casualties.

The military, however, said one soldier was killed during the encounter, while two gun trucks and other combat equipment were damaged.

The statement added that troops of the 232 Battalion, acting on intelligence, arrested a suspected criminal in Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State and recovered an AK-47 rifle, two magazines and 28 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.

Similarly, troops of the 149 Battalion apprehended two suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, recovering cash, a Volkswagen Golf car, construction materials, household items and other supplies allegedly meant for terrorist elements.

Troops of the 24 Task Force Brigade, supported by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, also recovered a sack containing assorted illicit drugs during a clearance operation around Wulgo after suspected terrorists fled the area.

The military further disclosed that six suspected ISWAP members and their families surrendered to troops in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

Recovered items included N1.541 million, two mobile phones and other materials.

In another operation, troops intercepted suspected terrorist logistics suppliers at Molai checkpoint in Borno State and in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, recovering medical supplies and five motorcycle tyres allegedly intended for terrorist groups.

Operation HADIN KAI said the operations formed part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist logistics networks, rescue abductees and sustain pressure on insurgents across the North-East.