On a day that is supposed to be her happiest, a bride in Jigawa State enacted a horror show by allegedly poisoning the food served at the reception.
Her action, which took place in the Jahun Local Government Area, has left at least one guest dead and her would-be husband (groom) critically ill and hospitalised.
Sharing their thoughts, eyewitnesses suggested that the bride’s actions might have been fueled by a long-nursed bitterness and personal vendetta.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam assured that an investigation was underway.
The PPRO said, “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 incident that occurred during a wedding ceremony in the state.”
He revealed that the two suspects are the bride and another female, adding that they are in custody and being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department of the command.
The police spokesperson added, “We will do everything in our power to ensure that justice is served.”
According to him, all the wedding attendants who consumed the poisoned food have been discharged from the hospital, except for the one person who was confirmed dead.
“The command is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and we will provide more details as soon as possible.
“For now, we can confirm that the incident occurred, and we are working tirelessly to unravel the facts. We urge the public to remain calm and assured that justice will be served,” he concluded.
The identities of the deceased, the groom, and other victims have not been disclosed by the authorities.
The shocking event has left the community in disbelief, as authorities try to unravel the motive behind the tragic incident.
