Emir of Kano, Sanusi, denies planning to marry 17 year old girl
Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi has denied reports that he's planning to
marry the 17 year old daughter of the Lamido of Adamawa. The Emir, who
already has three wives, denied the report to Sahara Reporters via one
of his aides.
The Emir said "that he fully supports the right of children not to get
forcibly married
before attaining the constitutionally stipulated age of 18 years" but
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