A married woman identified as Mrs Patience Ibrahim has dragged her husband, Mr Talpha Atega, to a Customary Court in Jikwoyi, Abuja, for calling her a snake from the marine kingdom.
Atega told the court that her husband often referred to her as a snake and also fails in his responsibilities as a husband.
According to her: “My husband refused to take responsibility in the house as a husband and a father; I am the one doing everything – house chores, payment of house rent, feeding, and all others.
“When I talked to him about the matter, he would start insulting me; he said I am ‘a snake from the marine kingdom.
”I want a divorce; I cannot continue to live with someone who has this kind of notion about me.”
She also prayed the court not to grant custody of their child to her husband on grounds of him having questionable morals.
However, the accused denied the allegations brought against him and urged the court not to give in to his wife’s demand for a divorce.
The Judge, Mr Labaran Gusau, adjourned the matter until March 30, for judgment.
