Police in Gwamma Village, Bauchi Local Government Area, Nigeria, have taken 19‑year‑old newlywed Aisha Musa into custody after she allegedly attempted
Police in Gwamma Village, Bauchi Local Government Area, Nigeria, have taken 19‑year‑old newlywed Aisha Musa into custody after she allegedly attempted to poison her husband just 40 days into their marriage.
The shocking incident occurred on August 12, 2026, when Musa is said to have mixed a harmful substance into her husband’s meal.
Authorities revealed that they were alerted by a distress call from an unidentified woman, prompting officers to rush to the scene.
The victim was quickly transported to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital in Bauchi, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Medical staff are working to stabilise his condition as investigations continue.
During the operation, police recovered an empty bottle suspected to have contained the toxic substance, along with remnants of the contaminated food. Musa is now being held while detectives probe the motive behind the alleged act.
The case has drawn public attention in Bauchi, with many expressing shock at the incident occurring so soon after the wedding.
Officials have assured that the matter will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate legal action will follow once the inquiry is complete.
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