A wedding celebration in Jigawa State turned into a sad experience for attended after the bride allegedly poisoned food served at the reception, leaving the groom in critical condition and one of the guests losing his life.
The incident, which took place in Jahun Local Government Area of the state has sparked outrage and raising questions about the bride’s motives.
Confirming the development, the Jigawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, disclosed that investigations are in full swing to uncover the truth behind the event.
“We received a report that the bride had tainted the food served at the wedding reception, leaving the groom critically ill,” Adam stated.
He further revealed that the bride and another female accomplice have been arrested and are being interrogated by the command’s Criminal Investigation Department.
“All wedding attendees who consumed the poisoned food have been discharged from the hospital, except for one unfortunate victim who succumbed.”
Assuring the public of justice, Adam said, “We will do everything in our power to ensure that justice is served. The command is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and will provide more details as soon as possible. For now, we urge the public to remain calm.”
The identities of the deceased, the groom, and other victims remain undisclosed while the police vowed to ensure that justice is served.
