Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Gabriel Osa
A widely circulated report from local news outlets and social media indicates that a woman identified as Fauziyya allegedly died in Riyal Anti Kalare area of Gombe metropolis, after consuming food that was purportedly laced with a poisonous substance by her co-wife. The substance is described locally as “Gidigam,” and sources claim the alleged act stemmed from jealousy and rivalry between the women over their husband. Witnesses said tensions had been escalating between them prior to the incident, and community members expressed shock and sorrow over the events. The reported account also states that family members are grieving and calling for a thorough investigation. However, there is no official confirmation from police, health authorities, or the Nigerian government verifying these details, and the claims remain based on local reporting and community sources.
At this time, no authoritative statements from law enforcement or judicial bodies have been published in major verified national or international news outlets confirming the exact cause of death, the identity of those involved, or whether any arrests or formal investigations have been initiated. Because the available coverage originates from informal reporting channels, the facts of the case cannot be definitively verified from credible news sources at present.
For comparison, recent verified news reports include unrelated alleged poisoning incidents such as the arrest of a woman in Ondo State accused of administering a suspected poisonous liquid to a three-year-old child amid a landlord–tenant dispute. In that case, the Ondo State Police Command confirmed the arrest and ongoing investigation, with the child receiving medical treatment and the suspect in custody.
In contrast, no authoritative confirmation is available from police spokespeople, hospital officials, or judicial records regarding the alleged poisoning and death involving Fauziyya in Gombe. Independent verification efforts such as press releases, police briefings or hospital reports have not been published in major outlets at this time.
Given the absence of official confirmation, the reported narrative should be treated with caution pending further verification by established news organisations or direct statements from relevant Nigerian authorities.
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