The magistrate ordered that the wife should observe one-month Iddah (waiting) period before she could remarry again.
Ms Abdulrasheed said the marriage was arranged by her uncle, noting she was unaware of Mr Abdullahi’s “joblessness” and lack of any source of livelihood.
The judge adjourned the matter until October 26 for report of settlement.
Ms Salihu told the court that she and her husband had been separated for the past 10 years.
The prosecutor pleaded for the court to grant him more time to establish the case,
The judge said that the prosecution proved its case beyond doubt.
The court said that according to Islamic law the father should cater for the children.
