Nasiru Dayyabu has filed a suit at Shari'a Court II in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, seeking the refund of N260,000 paid as dowry and introduction money for his ex-fiancée. The sum comprises N250,000 dowry and N10,000 for kudin gausuwa. Dayyabu, represented by counsel Sani Sunusi, stated that he sent emissaries from Karaye, Kano State to Kaduna in 2025 to propose marriage to the daughter of Mallam Sani Direba. He claimed the payment was made and the families were only awaiting a wedding date when Direba called to cancel the marriage.
Sunusi told the court that Dayyabu has been demanding a refund since September 2025 but received no response. He added that his client travelled from Kano to Kaduna three times over the matter, incurring financial losses, and eventually had to hire a lawyer. The complainant is also seeking N250,000 as compensation for wasted time and effort.
The defendants, including Direba and two brothers, appeared in court and stated they brought the N260,000 to return. However, the first defendant argued that Dayyabu, not them, called off the marriage. The presiding judge, Mallam Yakubu Abdullahi, asked if the defendants had witnesses, and upon confirmation, adjourned the case to June 17 for the presentation of witnesses.
Nasiru Dayyabu is demanding compensation for chasing a refund of money the defendants say they were ready to return. He claims financial strain from three trips to Kaduna despite the funds being available. If the money was never withheld, the claim for N250,000 in additional costs appears unfounded. The court's decision will hinge on who truly broke off the engagement and when the refund was first offered.
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