A Nigerian man has gotten into big trouble under Sharia law.
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) -- Police in northern Nigeria have arrested a Muslim preacher who claims 86 wives and 107 children, charging him with breaking Islamic laws governing marriage.My punishment- turn him over to all his mother-in-laws. Am I cruel or what?Authorities detained Mohammed Bello Masaba, 84, on Monday after an order from northern Niger state's Islamic court, according to police spokesman Richard Oguche. The preacher was charged with "infringing on Islamic laws," Oguche told The Associated Press by telephone from the state.
It was unclear when the man would appear before the court, or what the potential punishment could be. Muslim principles forbid men to take more than four wives.
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Comments (5)
He'll be let go. What more ... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Roy | September 16, 2008 1:40 PM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
He'll be let go. What more can you do to punish this man?
1. Posted by Roy | September 16, 2008 1:40 PM |
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Posted on September 16, 2008 13:40
2. Posted by Gayle Miller | September 16, 2008 1:45 PM | Score: 0 (4 votes cast)
And I'll guarantee you this man's wives and children live in extreme deprivation, improper nutrition, virtually no education - true 7th century ignorance!
2. Posted by Gayle Miller | September 16, 2008 1:45 PM |
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Posted on September 16, 2008 13:45
3. Posted by Melissa | September 16, 2008 4:54 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
He is 84 years old! How long can they keep him jail? He was sure busy in his twenties!
3. Posted by Melissa | September 16, 2008 4:54 PM |
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Posted on September 16, 2008 16:54
4. Posted by Dodo David | September 16, 2008 6:24 PM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
86 wives? The guy is a masochist! Having one wife is punishment enough.
4. Posted by Dodo David | September 16, 2008 6:24 PM |
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Posted on September 16, 2008 18:24
5. Posted by debbie | September 17, 2008 11:37 AM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
This is horrible he should be put in leg irons
5. Posted by debbie | September 17, 2008 11:37 AM |
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Posted on September 17, 2008 11:37