Maryam Usman, a 30-year-old primary school teacher in Kogi State, died after allegedly being assaulted by Abdullahi Ishaka, the father of one of her pupils.The incident occurred on June 18, 2026, at Brains Minds Nursery and Primary School in Ugbamaka, Okpo District.Usman disciplined a pupil during school hours, which led to Ishaka arriving at the school with two women and confronting her.The trio allegedly assaulted Usman, causing serious injuries that resulted in her death on June 25, 2026.Police classified the case as culpable homicide and launched an investigation.Suspects fled before officers arrived and are being tracked for arrest.Authorities confirmed the incident and stated arrangements were made for an autopsy.The case has sparked public outrage over teacher safety and calls for justice.While some reports mention additional claims about the pupil's injury and a second attack, these have not been verified by police.