Police in Jigawa State have arrested a newlywed woman for allegedly killing her husband with rat poison. The incident has shocked the local community as investigators reconstruct the events surrounding the fatal meal.
Daily Trust reported that the suspect allegedly confessed during initial questioning. Leadership News also reported that the Jigawa State Police Command is preparing to charge the suspect to court after preliminary investigations are concluded.
Echotitbits take: This tragedy highlights the darker side of social and domestic pressures in rural Nigeria. Beyond the viral headlines, it reinforces the need for stronger community safeguards, mental health awareness, and early intervention mechanisms around domestic conflict.
Source: Daily Trust – https://dailytrust.com/newlywed-wife-arrested-over-alleged-poisoning-of-husband-in-jigawa/ 2026-01-25
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