Eniola Akinkuotu

Policemen attached to the Dolphin Police Division in Ikoyi have arrested a 30-year-old man, Ugo Madugba, for marrying his 28-year-old wife without the express approval of her parents.

Madugba’s wife, Nono Orji, who is a medical doctor, said in a Facebook post on Thursday that there were plans by the police to poison her husband.

She said her husband was arrested on the orders of her parents who have been against their marriage from day one.

She said, “The Nigerian Police in Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi just arrested an innocent 30-year-old man called Ugo Madugba for an offence of marriage. Marriage has become a crime in Nigeria according to Dolphin police station in Ikoyi. Mr. Ugo got married to Dr. Nono a 28-year-old medical Doctor.

“Her father has been very distraught about it and has used the police to threaten the young couple to the extent of arresting all those who acted as witnesses to the marriage who are now in custody.

“He has been denied access to his family and friends and information reaching us has it that his lawyer was also denied access to him. There is a belief that a plan to poison ugo is being hatched. Please, forward this message to as many people as possible lets save Ugo’s life.”

Orji said in another Facebook post that her parents were trying to force her to marry another man but when she refused, they accused her husband of hypnotising her.

However, a police source told our correspondent that they believed that the wife was hypnotised and abducted by her husband.

The source said the matter would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, today.

Angelberry:
Don't steal a woman

kITATITA:


And 28 year old woman (medical professional) doesn't require parental consent for marriage or any decision for that matter.

Angelberry:

In most churches without parental consent they won't join the couples.

Creamish:
Hmm... There is more to this .. What stops her from confronting her parents?


The husband's parents need to get him a good lawyer & take this matter to court.

kITATITA:

Don't out know that the valid marriage certificate is the one issued by the registry. The church will consecrate the marriage if there are no objections. Even when there are objections, the Church will investigate.

Angelberry:

She should av settled the ish with her parents before the marriage. Parents do sign doing registry

kITATITA:

Are you single? Learn something; you are a Catholic, I believe. The Church doesn't require your parents signature. The Church doesn't require a sponsor. The Church requires only witnesses who are married in the church and are receiving the holy communion. The registry requires only witnesses who are of sound mind and of age.

Creamish:
Hmm... There is more to this .. What stops her from confronting her parents?


The husband's parents need to get him a good lawyer & take this matter to court.

ijustdey:






http://www.punchng.com/police-arrest-man-for-marrying-wife-without-parents-permission/