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Jigawa police arrest bride over alleged poisoning of husband
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Groom reportedly died after eating poisoned meal in Jahun LGA
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Suspect claims she was forced into marriage by parents
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a newly married woman over the alleged poisoning and death of her husband in Gauza village, Jahun Local Government Area of the state.
The incident reportedly occurred on January 23, 2026, at about 5:00 p.m., shortly after the deceased consumed a meal prepared by his wife.
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In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, said the command recorded a tragic case involving a newly wedded man who allegedly died after eating poisoned food.
According to the police, the deceased took his lunch at home before falling seriously ill. He was immediately rushed to a hospital for medical attention but was pronounced dead while receiving treatment.
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Following the incident, detectives from the Jahun Divisional Police Headquarters commenced an investigation and arrested the wife of the deceased as the principal suspect.
During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to poisoning her husband’s food with rat poison. She further revealed that she sent her cousin to purchase the poison used in committing the act.
The police added that the suspect claimed she was forced into the marriage by her parents, a situation she said led to her actions.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse, where further inquiries will be conducted before the suspect is charged to court.
The police command advised members of the public to seek lawful and peaceful means of resolving domestic and marital disputes, warning that taking the law into one’s hands often leads to irreversible consequences.
