A bride has allegedly poisoned food served at the reception in the Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa state leading to the death of a guest while the groom is currently critically ill
Eyewitnesses suggested to PUNCH Online that the bride’s actions may have been driven by a personal vendetta.
The state Police spokesperson, Shi’isu Adam, disclosed this on Friday, adding that an investigation was underway.
“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 – the bride and another female – in connection with the alleged food poisoning incident that occurred during a wedding ceremony in the state,” Adam said.
He said the two suspects are in custody and being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department of the command, adding that “We will do everything in our power to ensure that justice is served.”
Adam said all the wedding attendants who consumed the poisoned food had 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.
“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.
