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B00M: Why 20-Year-Old Married Woman Drank Sniper In Jigawa

Faith Ukanwa

Jul 02, 2021

A 20-year-old married woman, Dausiya Isyaku, has attempted suicide by drinking an insecticide known as sniper, after her husband allegedly divorced her in Jigawa state.

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The woman who lives Roni in Roni Local Government Area of the state, attempted suicide on June 23.

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She reportedly fainted immediately after taking the sniper and was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

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Sources said Isyaku attempted suicide after her husband informed her of his intention of marrying a second wife.

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Isyaku however told the Police that she attempted to kill herself by putting insecticide in her food because her husband left her.

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Confirming the incident, state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Lawan Shiisu, said she had been arrested for allegedly attempting to commit suicide.

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"The police received information that on June 24, at about 0745 hours, one Dausiya Isyaku, aged 20, of Roni town attempted to kill herself on June 23 at about 2120 hours because her husband had divorced her.

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"The suspect put insecticide into a food and ate and fainted as a result and was rushed to primary health care centre Roni," he said.

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He added that investigation is still ongoing in the case.

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— Faith Ukanwa

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