Housewife Prays Court To Caution Her Husband Against Borrowing, Refusing To Pay Back

A 39-year-old housewife, Hannatu Umar, on Tuesday prayed a
Shari’a court sitting at Rigasa, 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 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 she 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 and father.

The judge adjourned the case until Nov. 10 for the complainant
to report whether her husband’s attitude has changed for the
better.

A 39-year-old housewife, Hannatu Umar, on Tuesday prayed a
Shari’a court sitting at Rigasa, 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 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 she 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 and father.

The judge adjourned the case until Nov. 10 for the complainant
to report whether her husband’s attitude has changed for the
better.