From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
The Jigawa State Police command has announced the arrest of one bride in Gauza Village area of Jahun local government Jigawa State, for allegedly poisoning her husband to death.
This was contained in a statement signed by the state Police command’s Public relations Officer SP Shiisu Lawan Adam and made it available to news men in Dutse.
The statement said, On 23rd January, 2026, at about 1700hrs, 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 at Gauza village in Jahun LGA.
Preliminary investigation revealed that 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.
Following the incident, detectives from Jahun Division swung into action and arrested the wife of the deceased as the principal suspect. During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to poisoning her husband’s food with rat poison. She further revealed that she sent her cousin to purchase the rat poison used in committing the act.
The suspect also stated that she was forced into the marriage by her parents, a situation she claimed led to her actions.
The Commissioner of Police has directed that the case be thoroughly investigated at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse, after which the suspect will be charged in court for prosecution.
The Command urges members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding and to seek lawful means of resolving family and marital disputes. The police further advise against taking laws into one’s hands, as such actions often result in irreversible consequences.
The Command assures the public of its commitment to justice and the protection of lives and property across the state.
