Kabiru told the court that his affection for his wife was so overwhelming that it distracted him from work and limited his earning capacity. “I could not provide enough for my family because of the intense love I have for my wife,” he told the court. According to Jibril, the complainant was prepared to return the N100,000 dowry she received to redeem herself from the marriage. “The complainant is no longer interested in the marriage and is ready to return the dowry she received,” he told the court. He told the court that he spent substantial sums on his wife before their marriage and wanted those costs considered.