The petitioner in a divorce suit, Mr Anthony Okoli (45), on Thursday collapsed while giving evidence before a Grade “A” Customary Court in Mushin, Lagos State.
The incident stalled proceedings in the suit for about 20 minutes.
Okoli, whose first marriage produced a girl that has given him two grand-children, was revived with the help of the court clerk, Mr Gabriel Akoro, who fanned him and poured water on him.
Okoli wanted to continue his evidence after his revival, the Court President, Abayomi Ipaye, stopped him.
Ipaye advised him to go and take care of his health before further evidence.
Anthony, who had testified for 10 minute before he collapsed, had told the court how his wife, Ijeoma, allegedly attempted to kill him with hot water.
He alleged that Ijeoma (35) poured hot water on him, resulting in the peeling off of the skin of his legs and some other parts of his body.
He prayed the court to dissolve the relationship.
Counsel to Ijeoma, H. U. Odia, told the court that her client was ready for divorce, but should be compensated by her husband before the dissolution of the union that was childless.
The court adjourned further hearing in the case till Dec. 7 to enable Anthony to take care of his health.
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