Abdulmalik Abubakar, a resident of Kaduna, has filed for divorce from his wife, Nafisat Haruna, at the Upper Customary Court on Daura Road. He is seeking dissolution of the marriage under the Kaba marriage custom and also wants custody of their child. The case was heard on Monday, with Abubakar appearing in person before the court. Haruna's lawyer, B.A. Damshaka, confirmed that both parties agreed to end the marriage. However, the issue of child custody remains unresolved. Mr Damshaka informed the court that discussions were still in progress and requested time to report back on the outcome. Presiding judge Patience Musa adjourned the proceedings until May 11 to receive a settlement update. The Kaba marriage custom is a traditional practice observed in some parts of northern Nigeria.
Abdulmalik Abubakar is pursuing custody of his child even as the court waits for an out-of-court agreement that may never come. The delay until May 11 means the child's living arrangement remains uncertain, with no interim order mentioned. If both parties already agree on divorce, the custody issue should be decided swiftly by the court. Leaving it to negotiation risks prolonging instability for the child.
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