29.10.2026
A judge in Nasarawa State, Nigeria has refused to grant a woman separation from her abusive husband.
The woman Blessing Onuta cried her heart out as an Upper Area Court in Mararaba Gurku, Nasarawa, gave her two weeks to reconcile with her husband who she claimed had been abusive to her in their 17 years marriage.
But the judge Mohammed Yakubu counselled that reconciliation was still possible and gave the couple till November 11 to work things out.
During the hearing Mrs. Onuta a mother of five told the court that her husband Amos Nwafor a businessman based in Mararaba constantly beats and strips her naked.
“During an incident, I sustained an eye injury. My husband has failed to provide for our children and me. He has failed to take responsibility as head of the family,” she told the court.
Mr. Nwafor denied the allegations saying he loved his wife and wants the marriage to continue.
“I will not divorce her. We must return to the village and appear together before our elders in line with our tradition. I refuse to divorce her because it is not my wish. I still love her, and I married her in the church,” he said.
Woman lamenting her plight.
Ilustration photo.