Woman kills newly wed husband, using ‘rat poison’ after dispute

A marital dispute between a newly wed Couple ended in tragedy in Gauza village, Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The incident, which occurred at about 1700hrs on January 23, 2026, after the deceased husband consumed a poisoned meal which was prepared by his wife who sent her cousin to purchase the rat poison to eliminate rodents.

Spokesman of the Nigeria Police Command in Jigawa State, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday January 24th 2026.

“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,” according to the police.

Following the report, detectives from the Jahun Division moved in and arrested the wife as the prime suspect, after preliminary findings showed that the man ate lunch at home before falling seriously ill.

“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.

“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,” the police said, “during questioning, “the suspect allegedly confessed to poisoning her husband’s food with rat poison”.

The statement assured that after the investigation, the suspect will be charged in court for prosecution.

The police urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding, while advising people to seek legal means to resolve family and marital issues.

“The police further advise against taking laws into one’s hands, as such actions often result in irreversible consequences,” the Command warned.

The police also assured the public of their commitment to justice and the protection of lives and property across Jigawa State.

In the meantime, the Commissioner of Police has ordered that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Dutse for a detailed investigation.