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16-year-old marriage dissolved for lack of love

The judge handed Abdullahi custody of the kids and mandated that Ali give N30,000 a month to the court so that the kids may be properly cared for.

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Hussaina Abdullahi and her husband Saidu Ali’s 16-year-old “loveless” marriage was dissolved by an Area Court in Jos on Friday.

Abdullahi’s request for a divorce was approved by Judge Lawal Suleiman upon rendering his verdict.

The judge handed Abdullahi custody of the kids and mandated that Ali give N30,000 a month to the court so that the kids may be properly cared for.

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In addition, the judge mandated that Ali cover the kids’ tuition costs.

Prior to the divorce being approved, the petitioner informed the judge that she wed Saidu in 2008.

”Our marriage lacks peace and love. I no longer love Saidu and can no longer live with him as his wife.

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”I am ready to refund the N40,000 dowry he paid for my hand in marriage,” she said.

She prayed for custody of the two children. (NAN)

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