The American lady said the consular officer repeatedly mentioned her age, which she believes was an attempt to throw her fiancé off-balance.
The duo, who are well known faces in mostly Yoruba movies, began their relationship sometime in 2015 and have a son and daughter together.
Mr Magu made the assertion on Sunday in Abuja at an award ceremony organised by Northern Female Students Association in his honour.
The defence team is asking the court to grant the suspects bail on liberal terms.
Adamu Garba insinuated that those who fail to respect Islam’s “sensibilities,” risks similar consequences as late Deborah.
The NASFAT chief missioner said the Muslim extremists must be “speedily” brought to justice.
The lawmaker asked “parents and guardians to instil good moral values in their children and wards so as to build a good society.”
