A 39-year-old housewife, Hannatu Umar, on Tuesday prayed a Sharia court sitting at Rigasa in Kaduna State to caution her husband, Abdullahi Umar, against borrowing, and frequently insulting her in the presence of their children.
The complainant, a resident of Rigasa area, also prayed the court to caution her husband against being irresponsible, and to provide food, good shelter and clothing for her and their children.
He always embarrass me and the children by borrowing money and refusing to pay back, which results to people coming to our house to insult and harass him in the presence of our children
I have been the one paying rent for the past three years; I really want him to change for the sake of our children.
But if he is not ready to change, then it will mean our marriage has to end, “she said.
On his part, the defendant said not all what his wife said was true, but he apologized, adding that he still loves his wife.
The judge, Malam Salisu Abubakar-Tureta, said a woman who wants her husband to change from his bad behaviour would not lie, as she was fighting to save her marriage.
He urged the defendant to be of good character and be a responsible husband as well as father.
The judge adjourned the case til November 10 for the complainant to report whether her husband’s attitude has changed for the better.
