Guest Dead, Groom Hospitalised In Alleged Wedding Food Poisoning

A supposed day of joy has turned tragic after a bride allegedly poisoned food served at the reception on her wedding day in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

According to reports, the incident left the groom critically ill and one of the wedding guests dead after eating an alleged food poison.

According to an eyewitness the bride’s actions may have been driven by a personal vendetta.

While speaking to newsmen on Friday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the incident and said an investigation was underway.

,,,,,,“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,” Adam said.

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,,,,,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 the police spokesman, 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.(Punch)