The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old housewife, Aisha Musa, for allegedly attempting to poison her husband in Gwamma Village, Bauchi Local Government Area.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the incident occurred on August 12, 2026, when the suspect allegedly introduced a poisonous substance into her husband’s meal.
The victim, who reportedly got married to the suspect about 40 days earlier, became ill after consuming the meal.
Police said a distress call was received at about 7:40 p.m. from a woman residing in the Wunti Dada area of Bauchi, prompting operatives of the ‘C’ Division, Tafawa Balewa Estate, to respond to the incident.
The victim was evacuated to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where he is receiving treatment and is said to be in stable condition.
The suspect was arrested and, according to the police, allegedly made a confessional statement during interrogation.
Police also recovered an empty bottle suspected to have contained poison, alongside remnants of the food, which were registered as exhibits.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and thorough investigation.
The police said the suspect will be charged to court after the completion of investigations.
The Command urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
