Online users have responded to news that a 17-year-old named Abubakar and a 15-year-old named Maryam were married.
In Sokoto state, the youngsters reportedly recently performed a nikkah (Muslim wedding), with family members in attendance.
Once images of the teenage pair surfaced online, discussion erupted regarding whether or not their actions were morally and legally acceptable.
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However, some claimed that in the north, young marriage among children is commonplace.
In reaction, thomaseddy4321 said; This should not be encouraged… SHES ONLY 15!!
abunazeeer; this is wrong sha. if we see true make we talk.
lucio_blinds_1; Life no suppose pass like this normally.
underdog_live; Normal level for this side o
Nancie22435; Is this not against the law in Nigeria? whats rilly happenin??
kazzimbendit; But na normal thing for arewa na, even younger ones are marrying old men