An area court sitting at Centre-Igboro Area, Ilorin, has dissolved the Islamic marriage between Suliyat Ayuba and Taofeeq Ibrahim over neglect and deprived access to a child.
The presiding judge, Mr. Toyin Aluko, dissolved the Islamic marriage between the couple in line with Quran 2, verse 227.
Aluko ordered the petitioner to observe one month ‘Iddah’ (waiting period) before marrying any other person of her choice.
He directed that Suliyat should apply for a certificate of divorce at the registry of the Kwara High Court.
The court adjourned the case to Jan. 18, 2027, for hearing on the issue of custody and maintenance of the only child of the union.
Earlier, the Suliyat told the court that she got married since 2022 and blessed with a daughter but wants divorce due to lack of love and affection.
“Me and my husband have been living separately since December 2025, and my daughter has been with my mother-in-law.
“I have been deprived of access to my child since December 2025.
“I want the court to grant me divorce, custody of my daughter, and allowance for child maintenance,” she said.
The husband, Ibrahim, however, did not contest the dissolution of the marriage but demanded the custody of the child in the union.
“Even though I had earlier written to the court for her release to divorce. I am also saying that I am conceding to the dissolution.
“On the issue of custody, I will vehemently be objecting to it,” he said.
