The Police in Katsina
State on Thursday confirmed the arrest of Mudasiru Tanimu,18, for allegedly
poisoning some guests at a wedding ceremony in Barhim village of Bagarawa Local
Government Area of the state.
The police in a
statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Gambo
Isah, said Tanimu allegedly conspired with one Nafiu Umar, also 18, to prepare
the poisonous “concoction” for the guests.
The statement read:
“The command arrested the Tanimu, who lives in Barhim village.
“He was assisted by
one Nafiu Umar, 18, who is at large.
” The concoction was
put in drinks that was served at a wedding at Barhim village in Bagarawa local
government area.
”Consequently, one
Iliya Musa, 25, and a 16-year-old girl drank the concoction and instantly
became unconscious.
” The victims were
rushed to the General Hospital Katsina, where Musa was confirmed dead while the
other victim is in a state of deep intoxication.”
According to the
police, the suspect confessed to the crime, adding that investigation was
ongoing while efforts are in top gear to apprehend the fleeing suspect.