Breach of marriage agreement: Man begs court to recover N100,000 from ex fiancé’s father.

A 33 year-old man, Sabiu Umar, on Tuesday prayed a Shari’a court
sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna, to assist him recover N100,000 from his
former fiancé’s father, Muhammad Sani.

The complainant, a resident of Rigasa area, told the court that
he had given the money to Sani as dowry and wedding gifts, in
accordance with tradition.

“After collecting the money, he refused to allow me marry his
daughter, saying that he had changed his mind and wants his
daughter to further her education”, he said.

He said that he had been pursuing the defendant for the refund
of the money for the past 10 months now, but was yet to receive a
single Kobo.

The defendant however, was not in court after being served by
the court.

The judge, Malam Dahiru Bamalli, ordered that a substituted
service be given to the defendant, and adjourned to Dec 17 for
hearing. (NAN)