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A bride in Jigawa State has been arrested for allegedly poisoning the food served at her wedding reception. The incident reportedly led to the death of one guest and left the groom critically ill, prompting police action.
Police spokesperson, Lawan Adam, confirmed the incident took place in Jahun Local Government Area. The bride and another woman have been arrested and are under questioning.
Adam stated, We received a report that the bride had tainted the food, leaving the groom critically ill. The police are investigating the incident and will provide further details as the case unfolds.
The authorities urged the public to remain calm, assuring that justice will be served as the investigation continues.