A Sharia Court in Kaduna has officially confirmed the divorce between Abdulrazak Yunusa and his former wife, Latinate Sanusi, following three declarations of divorce. Despite the court's ruling, Sanusi, a mother of six daughters, has refused to vacate the marital home.

Sanusi justified her decision to remain in the house by citing her responsibility to properly care for their six daughters, whom she claims have been neglected by their father.

"My children are all girls and I intend to stay so that I can take care of all of them; afterall he doesn't provide most of their needs," she told the court.

Yunusa, however, contested his ex-wife's claims, stating that he had consistently provided for the family. He revealed that his grounds for divorce were based on what he described as Sanusi's "lack of submission."

After hearing both parties, Judge Malam Kabir Muhammad confirmed the three pronouncements of divorce, effectively terminating the marriage. The judge clarified that under Islamic law, the couple would remain divorced unless Sanusi remarries.

"What is before me is a suit on confirmation of divorce, the issue of the child's custody can be filed as a fresh case," Judge Muhammad stated, indicating that the matter of child custody would need to be addressed in a separate legal proceeding.

The case highlights the complex intersection of family law, child custody, and housing rights that often emerge in divorce proceedings. While the court has settled the marital status of the couple, the unresolved issues of child custody and housing arrangements remain contentious between the former spouses.

The court did not make any immediate ruling regarding Sanusi's continued occupation of the house, leaving this matter potentially subject to future legal action.