A female guest has been reported dead, while the groom is critically ill and receiving medical care at the hospital after eating at a wedding reception in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
It was learnt that the bride allegedly poisoned the food served at the reception. Sources at the wedding said the bride’s actions may have been driven by a personal vendetta.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, said an investigation is already underway, while two suspects are in police custody.
He said the detained suspects are being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the command, stating that all the wedding attendants who consumed the poisoned food have been discharged from the hospital, except for the female guest who was confirmed dead.
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“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.
“We will do everything in our power to ensure that justice is served. 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,” Adam said.
