One killed, groom hospitalized as bride allegedly poisons wedding guests in Jigawa

A wedding celebration in Jigawa State turned tragic when a bride allegedly poisoned the food served at the reception.

The incident, which took place in the Jahun Local Government Area, has left the groom critically ill and one guest dead.

Eyewitnesses suggested that the bride’s actions might have been fueled by a personal vendetta.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the incident and assured that an investigation was underway.

The shocking event has left the community in disbelief, as authorities work to determine the motive behind the alleged poisoning.

“We received a report that the bride had tainted the food served at the wedding reception, leaving the groom critically ill.

“Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged food poisoning incident that occurred during a wedding ceremony in the state,” Adam said.

He revealed that the two suspects are the bride and another female, adding that they are in custody and being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department of the command.

The police spokesperson added, “We will do everything in our power to ensure that justice is served.”

According to the police spokesman, all the wedding attendants who consumed the poisoned food have been discharged from the hospital, except for the one person who was confirmed dead.

“The command is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and we will provide more details as soon as possible.

“For now, we can confirm that the incident occurred, and we are working tirelessly to unravel the facts. We urge the public to remain calm and assured that justice will be served,” he concluded.

The identities of the deceased, the groom, and other victims have not been disclosed by the authorities.