Tragedy occurred in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State after a bride allegedly poisoned food served at her wedding reception.
Thegazellenews.com gathered the incident left the groom critically ill and claimed the life of one guest.
According to an eyewitness, the bride’s actions may have been motivated by a personal vendetta, though details remain unclear.
The Jigawa State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, who confirmed the sad incident on Friday, 3 January, 2025, revealed that an investigation is underway.
“We received a report that the bride had tainted the food served at the wedding reception, leaving the groom critically ill,” Adam said.
The state police image maker added that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident: the bride and another female accomplice.
He said the two suspects are currently in custody and being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Jigawa State Police Command.
