By Aisha Gambo
A mother of five, Khadija Adam, on Thursday, prayed a Shari’a Court 1 sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, to grant her the custody of all her children from her estranged husband.
The complainant, who spoke through her counsel, M.I Ashiru, also prayed the court to compel her ex-husband, Ishak Ibrahim, to pay the sum of N150, 000 as monthly feeding allowance for the five children.
She also claimed that the defendant neglected her during the child’s birth, did not pay for the expenses she incurred, and did not care to name the child.
Adam also prayed the court to order her estranged husband to provide diapers for the said child, and also provide her accommodation to enable her to take care of the children.
On his part, the defendant, who was represented by his counsel, I.S Yahya, denied the allegation of not providing for the complainant during childbirth.
He also urged the court not to grant her the custody of the children, except for the youngest child for whom he pledged to give N8, 000 monthly for the child’s feeding.
The Judge, Malam Kabir Muhammad, adjourned the matter to Feb. 24 for the complainant to present witnesses to her claims.
