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The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has warned that any traditional title holder under his domain who beats his wife will lose their title.
Speaking on Monday at the Bayero University, Kano (BUK) during the 2024 National Dialogue on the role of Islamic Opinion Leaders in preventing gender-based violence in Northern Nigeria, Sanusi stressed the need to end violence against women.
He advocated for the immediate abolition of Section 55 of the Nigerian Penal Code, which allows men to reprimand their wives within lawful conventions, claiming that it was frequently abused in Northern Nigeria.
“Husbands who beat their wives for any reason are acting animalistically. And if we reach a stage in our culture where people are not deterred from assaulting their wives, the government should make it illegal. “It should be prohibited,” Sanusi stated.
The monarch cited research undertaken across nine Shari’a courts in Kano, which revealed that gender-based violence accounted for 45% of cases.
He cited cases in which wives had suffered significant injuries from their husbands’ maltreatment, such as broken teeth and damaged jaws.
Sanusi stressed, “When my daughters marry, I usually advise their husbands that if you don’t like them anymore, send them back to me; don’t beat them.
And my traditional title holders are also aware. “If you beat your wife, you will lose your title.”
He also emphasized the importance of Nigeria implementing Islamic-based family laws that prevent domestic abuse and ensuring marriage is founded on love, mercy, and mutual respect.
Dr. Taofeek Abubakar Hussein, Director of the Centre for Islamic Civilization and Interfaith Dialogue at Bayero University in Kano, stated that the centre is dedicated to fighting gender violence.
Dr. Hassan Karofi, Director of Partnership and Strategic Communications at the Development Research and Projects Centre, highlighted the event as part of the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence, which emphasized Islamic teachings and community participation.
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