A teenage girl, Hauwa’u Sani, has reportedly died after allegedly ingesting a poisonous substance following a disagreement with her parents over her choice of marriage partner in Katsina State.
The incident occurred in Ƴankara, Faskari Local Government Area, according to residents of the community.
A resident, Fahad Danladi, said the teenager allegedly took the substance after her parents opposed her intention to marry a man she had chosen.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and the account could not be independently verified.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities had not issued an official statement on the incident or confirmed whether an investigation had commenced.