A civil servant, Achema Ayuba, on Thursday told an Upper Area Court in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, how his alleged mother-in-law’s interference has banished peace from his home.
He prated the court to grant him divorce, accusing his wife, Abdulrahman Muniratu, office disrespect.
Ayuba, who resides in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, is also seeking custody of their two children.
He told the court that he married his wife under Islamic Law.
Ayuba alleged that Muniratu left her matrimonial home and stayed with her mother for eight months.
“There’s no peace in my marriage because of the constant interference of my mother-in-law,” he said.
Responding, Muniratu, denied the allegations leveled against her.
“My husband ran away with our children, and when he returned, he threatened to harm me if I didn’t leave his house.
”I ran to my mother’s house for safety,” she said.
She also alleged that her husband beats her mother and her siblings, and even at a time had them arrested.
She claimed that Ayuba does not provide for the children and refuses to pay their school fees.
The judge, Malam Mohammed Yakubu, adjourned the matter until July 13, for further hearing.
