A shocking tragedy has rocked Jigawa State after a newlywed bride, 22-year-old Zainab Ibrahim, was found murdered in her matrimonial home just five weeks after her wedding.
The gruesome killing occurred on March 12, 2025, in Warware Quarters, Hadejia Local Government Area. According to the Jigawa State Police Command spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, officers received a distress call at approximately 2:20 p.m. reporting that Zainab was discovered unconscious in a pool of blood.
Upon arrival, police observed a deep cut on her throat. She was immediately rushed to General Hospital Hadejia, where the on-duty medical doctor confirmed her death.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the murder, with efforts intensified to track down the perpetrators. The brutal killing has sent shockwaves through the community, sparking concerns over the safety of women and newly married brides in the region.
As police work to unravel the circumstances behind the heinous crime, residents of Hadejia LGA are calling for swift justice to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
