Newly married woman allegedly kills husband with rat poison
The Police have arrested a newly married woman for allegedly killing her husband with rat poison in Gauza village, Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
This is contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson for the Jigawa Police Command, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam.
Adam explained that the incident occurred on January 23, 2026, at about 5 00pm.
According to him, “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.”
He said preliminary findings showed that the man ate lunch at home before falling seriously ill.
“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,” he said.
Following the report, detectives from the Jahun Division moved in and arrested the wife as the prime suspect.
He added that during questioning, “the suspect allegedly confessed to poisoning her husband’s food with rat poison.”
She also claimed that “she sent her cousin to purchase the rat poison used in committing the act.”
The suspect further told investigators that she was forced into the marriage by her parents, a situation she said pushed her to act.
He said the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse for a detailed investigation.
Adam said that after the investigation, the suspect will be charged in court for prosecution.
