Four persons, including the groom have been arrested by the police after a young bride died in still hazy circumstances, suspected to be marathon sex engagement.
The incident happened in Jigawa State, and the police are proving the incident. According to state police command spokesperson, SP Shiisu Adam, the tragic incident took place on April 26, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM in Tungo village, located within Albasu District of Sule Tankarkar Local Government Area.
Shiisu alleged that the suspect, 20- year old Auwal Abdulwahab, is suspected of conspiring with three friends — Nura Basiru, Muttaka Lawan, and Hamisu Musa — to force his bride into non-consensual sexual acts.
He explained, “The groom is alleged to have conspired with his three friends namely Nura Basiru, Muttaka Lawan and Hamisu Musa, entered into their matrimonial home with the intention of coercing his bride into non-consensual sexual activity, while in the process, the said wife died.”
Shiisu said that preliminary investigations suggest that the couple had disagreements regarding marital relations before the tragic incident occurred.
Upon receiving a distress report, police officers swiftly arrived at the scene. The deceased was evacuated to Gumel General Hospital where a medical examination confirmed her death.
Shiisu stated that the woman’s body was later handed over to her family for burial rites. Meanwhile, the groom and his three alleged accomplices have been detained as investigations continue.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Jigawa State, CP A.T. Abdullahi, has directed the transfer of the matter to the State Criminal Investigations Department, SCID, for prompt investigation and prosecution.
“After the investigation is completed, all suspects will be prosecuted accordingly. The suspects will face two charges under relevant laws of the jurisdiction, including criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide,” Shiisu added.
