An 18-year-old man, Nafiu Umar, is currently on the run from the law after he allegedly poisoned some guest at a wedding in Barhim village of Bagarawa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

His accomplice, one Mudasiru Tanimu, 18, was however arrested by the police in the state.

Confirming the incident, on Thursday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Gambo Isah, said Tanimu and Umar allegedly conspired to prepare the poisonous “concoction” for the guests.

“The command arrested the Tanimu, who lives in Barhim village,” Isah said in a statement.

“He was assisted by one Nafiu Umar, 18, who is at large.

“The concoction was put in drinks that were served at a wedding at Barhim village in Bagarawa local government area.

”Consequently, one Iliya Musa, 25, and a 16-year-old girl drank the concoction and instantly became unconscious.

“The victims were rushed to the General Hospital Katsina, where Musa was confirmed dead while the other victim is in a state of deep intoxication.”

According to the police, the suspect confessed to the crime, adding that investigation was ongoing while efforts are in top gear to apprehend the fleeing suspect.

NAN