19-year-old housewife arrested for poisoning her husband 40 days after wedding in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 19-year-old housewife, Aisha Musa, for attempting to m8rder her husband by poisoning his food 40 days after their wedding.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, August 13, 2026 said the incident occurred in Gwamma village, Bauchi Local Government Area of the state.

According to the PPRO, the suspect allegedly mixed a poisonous substance into her husband’s meal on August 12.

Habib said a distress call was received from an anonymous woman, prompting officers to immediately mobilize to the scene.

The victim was rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where he is receiving treatment.

Habib said the suspect was arrested shortly after the incident and confessed during interrogation.

“The Bauchi State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of the arrest of Aisha Musa, a 19-years-old housewife, for allegedly attempting to poison her husband, name withheld, in Gwamma Village, Bauchi Local Government Area,” the statement read.

“Accordingly, on 12th August, 2026 at about 1515hrs, the suspect, who is said to be a bride of about 40 days, allegedly introduced a poisonous substance into her husband’s meal.

“Subsequently, at about 1940hrs on the same day, a distress call was received from anonymous lady residing at Wunti Dada Area, Bauchi, reporting the incident to the Police.

“In a swift response, operatives of ‘C’ Division Tafawa Balewa Estate mobilized to the scene. Thereafter, the victim was immediately evacuated and rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where he is currently receiving medical treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.

“Furthermore, the suspect was promptly apprehended. During interrogation, she was cautioned and voluntarily made a confessional statement admitting to the commission of the offence.

“In addition, an empty bottle suspected to contain poison and remnants of the food were recovered and duly registered as exhibits.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), for discreet and thorough investigation. The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

“The Command therefore reiterates its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, and to the enforcement of law and order across the State.

“Members of the public are equally urged to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police Station.”