Newlywed Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Husband in Jigawa, Nigeria

In Jigawa, Nigeria, a newlywed woman was arrested for allegedly poisoning her husband with rat poison on January 23, 2026. The husband fell critically ill after consuming a meal prepared by his wife and later died despite being rushed to a nearby hospital.

The wife, during police interrogation, confessed to poisoning her husband's food with rat poison, revealing that she was influenced by her parents' forced marriage situation. The police have transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

The police command has urged the public to remain calm and law-abiding, warning against taking the law into their own hands.