Man accused of marrying 11-year-old girl breaks silence

Aminu Danmaliki, the 60-year-old Kano man accused of marrying an 11-year-old girl has broken his silence, debunking the claim.

The wedding video recently went viral with people claiming that he married an 11-year-old girl.

But Danmaliki, on his Facebook page said his wife is 21 years old and not 11 years as claimed on social media.

He also said his lovely wife made her own choice and was never forced into the marriage.

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Danmaliki said he and his wife initially decided to keep quiet on the matter, but that they were advised to speak on the matter.

He wrote: “My recent marriage with Sakina has generated a lot of tension and unfounded allegations that I married an underage girl, some suggesting she is 11 years old and that she was forced to marry me.

“That is untrue. The Wedding Video went viral. We decided to keep mute but were advised to state the true facts, here it is: My beloved wife is 21 years old. She made her own choice of me as her husband and I loved her too.

“I hope the blackmailers and Doubting Thomases will see the reality in this picture and leave us alone to enjoy our honeymoon.”