- All affected guests who consumed the poisoned food have reportedly been discharged from the hospital, except for one who succumbed to the poisoning
A wedding in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State took a tragic turn as the bride allegedly poisoned food served at the reception, leaving the groom critically ill and one guest dead.
Eyewitnesses suggested the bride’s actions may have been motivated by a personal vendetta.
Speaking on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the incident and disclosed that two suspects, including the bride and another woman, had been arrested.
“We received a report that the bride had tainted the food served at the wedding reception, leaving the groom critically ill,” Adam said.
He added that the suspects are currently in custody and being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department. “We will do everything in our power to ensure that justice is served,” he assured.
All affected guests who consumed the poisoned food have reportedly been discharged from the hospital, except for one who succumbed to the poisoning.
“The command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and will provide more details as soon as possible. We urge the public to remain calm and assured that justice will be served,” Adam concluded.
The identities of the deceased, the groom, and other victims remain undisclosed. Meanwhile, social media users have condemned the bride’s alleged actions, sparking widespread outrage online.
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