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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