A wedding celebration in Jahun Local Government Area, Jigawa State, took a tragic turn as a bride allegedly poisoned food served at her reception, leaving the groom critically ill and one guest dead.
BusinessDay reports that eyewitnesses suggested the act may have been driven by a personal vendetta.
Confirming the incident, Shi’isu Adam, State Police Public Relations Officer, told newsmen on Friday that two suspects, including the bride, had been arrested and were undergoing interrogation by the Criminal Investigation Department.
“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,” Adam said.
The police spokesperson assured the public that the command would do everything possible to ensure justice is served.
All guests who consumed the poisoned food have reportedly been discharged from the hospital, except for one victim who tragically passed away.
