A 25-year-old man, Isah Bawa, and his three siblings have dragged their uncle, Lawal Ibrahim, and six others before a Shari’a Court I, Magajin Gari, Kaduna, over the sharing of their late grandfather’s estate.
Bawa told the court that their grandfather, Alhaji Ibrahim, died 30 years ago, leaving behind two rooms and six shops, which were never distributed.
He alleged that their late mother, Hajara Ibrahim, the first daughter of the deceased, was denied her share of the inheritance while alive.
“We are urging the court to ensure justice and give us our mother’s rightful portion,” he said.
In his defence, Ibrahim, representing his siblings, said the property comprised four shops, not six, and that the inheritance could not be shared until 2027 because of an outstanding business debt.
He said the family intended to settle the debt before distributing the property.
However, the fourth defendant, Jamila Ibrahim, told the court she was unaware of any debt or rent collected by her older siblings from the estate.
The presiding judge, Malam Mu’awiyya Shehu, said the court would inspect the property before delivering judgment and adjourned the case until Oct. 21 for the visit.