Housewife forgives husband after arraignment over battery

A man, Muhammad Rabi’u Samegu has been arraigned before a Shari’a Court sitting at Kano State Hisbah Board over alleged beating of his wife.

Samegu was charged with using excessive force on his wife, Fatima Abubakar during a disagreement, which led to the falling down of their baby strapped to her back. 

He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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However, when the presiding Khadi, Sani Tamim Hausawa was about ordering his remand, the wife shocked the court when she said that she has forgiven her husband.