A 29-year-old groom, Khamis Haruna, who was hospitalised after consuming poisoned food allegedly prepared by his 14-year-old bride, has disclosed that they had been in a relationship for two years before their marriage.
It would be recalled that the food poisoning occurred on Sunday, December 22, 2024, two days after their wedding in Jigawa State.
Haruna while speaking to newsmen, expressed shock and disbelief over the incident, stating that he believed their love was genuine.
Recounting the events of the sad evening, he said the bride’s friends brought a meal of jollof spaghetti to him and his two friends while they were at his tailoring shop.
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“We had taken a few spoons when we noticed a harmful substance in the meal’.
“A few minutes later, my friend Alfah began complaining of stomach pains. By the time we got to a friend’s house for help, all of us were feeling unwell.”
He stated that the three of them were rushed to Jahun Hospital, where one of his friends, Muhammad Alfah, tragically died, while himself and the other friend, Isyaku Adamu, survived.
Haruna alleged that his young bride was influenced by an ex-lover who provided her with the poison, instructing her to add it to the food.
“We were married for love,” Haruna said. “She never showed any signs of resentment or worry. I’m really surprised she carried out such an evil act.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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