My husband impregnated my sister, wife tells court

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My husband impregnated my sister, wife tells court

A 55-year-old trader, Mrs. Saidat Abu, on Thursday told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos that her husband impregnated her younger sister on two occasions.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Saidat spoke while responding to a suit filed by her husband, Momodu, alleging threats to his life and seeking a divorce.

Saidat said, “My husband had an affair with my sister, he impregnated her and aborted the pregnancy on two occasions. I decided not to fight him in order to save my marriage.”

The mother of two also described her husband as a callous man.

She said, “My husband took me to a hospital and connived with the doctor to remove my womb.

“Who will marry me now after my husband has removed my womb? Please do not grant his request,” she said.

Momodu, a 60-year-old businessman, had approached the court to end his 33-year-old marriage over his wife’s alleged fetish act.

The petitioner urged the court to terminate the marriage, saying he was fed up.

The court’s President, Mr. Adegboyega Omilola, after listening to the couple, adjourned the case till February 7, 2017.