A wedding in Jahun Local Government Area, Jigawa State, took a tragic turn as the bride allegedly poisoned food served at the reception. The incident reportedly left the groom in critical condition and claimed the life of a wedding guest.

Eyewitnesses have suggested the bride’s actions may have stemmed from a personal vendetta, though the exact motive remains unclear.

Speaking on Friday, Jigawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the shocking development and assured the public that a thorough investigation is underway.

“We received a report that the bride had tainted the food served at the wedding reception, leaving the groom critically ill,” Adam stated.

The police have arrested two suspects, including the bride and another woman, in connection with the incident. Both are currently in custody and are being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department.

“All wedding attendants who consumed the poisoned food have been treated and discharged from the hospital, except for one person who, unfortunately, lost their life,” Adam revealed.

The identities of the deceased, the groom, and other victims have not been disclosed, and authorities have called for calm as investigations continue.

“We will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served,” the police spokesperson assured. “The command is working tirelessly to unravel the facts surrounding this incident and will provide updates as more details emerge.”

The tragic event has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many questioning the circumstances that led to such a horrifying act.

Three people sustained injuries in a collision involving a trailer, a Toyota Camry, and a Lexus car on Tuesday night along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

The Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. William Manga, confirmed the incident during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Badagry.

According to Manga, the accident occurred at approximately 11:36 p.m. near the Agbo-Malu area of Age-Mowo.

“Our team was alerted at 11:42 p.m. and arrived at the scene within 10 minutes. The crash involved three vehicles,” he stated.

The vehicles included a Renault trailer with number plate BK 672 RB traveling from Badagry, a Toyota Camry with number plate JJJ 574 JP, and a Lexus car without a number plate.

Out of the five people involved in the crash, three sustained varying degrees of injury. The injured were promptly transported to the Lagos State Mobile Clinic for medical treatment.

Manga attributed the accident to a loss of control and lack of concentration while driving on the expressway.

The FRSC team has since cleared the damaged vehicles from the road to ensure smooth traffic flow.

The Unit Commander urged passengers to caution drivers against speeding and advised motorists to maintain safe speeds, particularly on the one-lane expressway.

Members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at the University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital (UNIMEDTH) in Ondo town have commenced an indefinite strike, citing poor working conditions and unresolved grievances.

The strike follows a protest on Monday, where the doctor’s expressed frustration over issues such as illegal salary deductions, excessive taxation, and the non-payment of hazard allowances.

Dr. Olaogbe Kehinde, President of UNIMEDTH ARD, stated that the workload on the remaining doctors has become overwhelming due to mass resignations and unnotified departures caused by poor working conditions. Despite repeated appeals, hospital management has failed to address their demands.

“This decision to go on strike was difficult, but the failure to resolve critical issues affecting our members, infrastructure, and the quality of healthcare delivery left us with no choice,” Dr. Olaogbe said. He added that the doctors could no longer work under conditions that jeopardize their well-being and compromise patient care.

The doctors are urging the state government to:

• Resolve salary irregularities and discrepancies.
• Implement the new minimum wage scale.
• Ensure salary parity with other tertiary hospitals as mandated by the teaching hospital constitution.
• Improve working conditions across the hospital’s three centers in the state.

The immediate past ARD President, Dr. John Matthew, highlighted a significant disparity between the salaries of doctors in Ondo State and those in neighboring states. “Many doctors have left for states offering better welfare packages. Illegal salary deductions, exorbitant taxes, and poor infrastructure, including the hospital being disconnected from the national grid, are worsening the situation,” Dr. Matthew said.

Meanwhile, the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Dr. Gbala Michael, has appealed to the striking doctors for more time to address their grievances.

The doctors expressed regret for the inconvenience the strike may cause to patients and the public but emphasized that their demands must be met to prevent further erosion of the healthcare system in the state.

The FCT Police Command has arrested 33-year-old Obinna Nwigwe for allegedly shooting his friend, Andrew Philemon, during a heated argument at Najob Guest House in Bwari. The incident occurred on December 26, 2024, and has raised concerns about violent crime in the region.

According to Police Public Relations Officer SP Josephine Adeh, officers responded to a distress call about gunfire and arrived at the scene to find 29-year-old Philemon critically injured from a gunshot wound. Nwigwe, armed with a pump-action rifle, claimed the shooting was in self-defense after the argument escalated.

Nwigwe was promptly arrested at the scene. A subsequent search of his residence uncovered a shocking arsenal of weapons, including five Dane guns, one English-made single-barrel gun, an AK-47 magazine with 29 rounds of live ammunition, a taser, a bulletproof jacket, and various police uniforms and equipment.

Philemon is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Abuja, while Nwigwe remains in police custody as investigations continue.

The FCT Police Command has reiterated its commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring public safety. SP Adeh emphasized the dangers of illegal firearm possession, stating, “The suspect will face the full weight of the law.”

Authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to aid in crime prevention. FCT Police Commissioner Tunji Disu highlighted the importance of community involvement in maintaining security, stressing, “The safety and security of our community rely on the active participation of all citizens.”