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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>In a landmark ruling on April 10, 2025, a Kaduna Customary Court officially dissolved a 6-year marriage after concluding that the union had deteriorated beyond repair due to repeated instances of battery and threats to life.<\/p>\n

Judge Dauda John stated that no one should be forced to remain in a toxic relationship and emphasized the wife\u2019s right to live in peace.<\/p>\n

He noted that the ongoing abuse\u2014characterized by severe physical violence and relentless emotional torment\u2014left the marriage irretrievably broken, thereby necessitating its dissolution.<\/p>\n

The judgment granted full custody of the couple\u2019s 5-year-old son to the petitioner, 37-year-old businesswoman Hannah. Additionally, the court ordered that the N50,000 dowry paid by her husband Caleb Williams be returned.<\/p>\n

Hannah had presented harrowing evidence of continuous abuse, revealing that her husband had repeatedly beaten her until neighbors intervened, leaving her fearful for her life.<\/p>\n

While Caleb denied the allegations, attributing the turmoil to Hannah\u2019s unyielding nature and dismissing reconciliation efforts, he ultimately supported the dissolution, as requested by his wife.<\/p>\n

The case underscores the critical need for a safe and respectful partnership, and the court\u2019s decision marks a decisive step toward protecting individuals from domestic violence.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. In a landmark ruling on April 10, 2025, a Kaduna Customary Court officially dissolved a 6-year marriage after concluding that the union had deteriorated beyond repair due to repeated instances of battery and threats to life. 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