A 40-year-old Nigerian woman, Rashidat Ogunniyi, has approached the Igando Customary Court to nullify her 12-year-old marriage on grounds that her husband, Kazeem, loves his dog more than he loves her.

Rashidat, a trader, told the court that her husband was only concerned about the welfare of his dog.

Kazeem is an irresponsible husband and father. He lacks care and love for me and our children. He only cares about the health, happiness and safety of his dog. He always showers the dog with compliments,” Rashidat said during her cross-examination on Thursday, December 9

The mother of three also allegeed that Kazeem is domineering and violent.

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“My husband turned me into a punching bag, he beats me at the slightest provocation. There was a day he beat me in public and tore my cloth.”she said

She asked the court to dissolve the marriage, saying she no longer loved Kazeem.

“I live every minute of my life in fear. Save me from the cruel hands of my husband and grant me the custody of our children,” she prayed

Kazeem was not in court to respond to the allegations. It was gathered that Kazeem had been served hearing notices several times but he did not show up.

The court president, Adeniyi Koledoye, adjourned the case until Jan. 18 for judgment.