The Jigawa State Police Command has launched an investigation after a newly wedded man allegedly died after consuming a poisoned meal prepared by his wife at Gauza village in Jahun LGA.
Preliminary investigation by the police 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 de@d 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.
Reacting to the incident, the state 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.
