Sunday, January 25, 2026 - The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a newly married woman over the alleged poisoning of her husband in Gauza village, Jahun Local Government Area.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public
Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, the command said the incident occurred
on January 23, 2026, at about 5 pm.
According to the police, “the Jigawa State Police Command
recorded a tragic incident involving the death of a newly wedded man who
allegedly died after consuming a poisoned meal prepared by his wife.”
The statement said preliminary findings showed that the man
ate lunch at home before falling seriously ill.
“The deceased reportedly took his lunch at home, after which
he fell seriously ill and was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
Sadly, he was pronounced dead while receiving treatment,” the police said.
Following the report, detectives from the Jahun Division
moved in and arrested the wife as the prime suspect.
The police added that during questioning, “the suspect allegedly confessed to
poisoning her husband’s food with rat poison.”
She also claimed that “she sent her cousin to purchase the rat poison used in
committing the act.”
The suspect further told investigators that she was forced
into the marriage by her parents, a situation she said pushed her to act.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has ordered that the
case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse for
a detailed investigation.
The statement said that after the investigation, the suspect
will be charged in court for prosecution.
The police urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding, while advising
people to seek legal means to resolve family and marital issues.
“The police further advise against taking laws into one’s
hands, as such actions often result in irreversible consequences,” the command
warned.
The police also assured the public of their commitment to
justice and the protection of lives and property across Jigawa State.
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