Funmilayo, 45, told the court that her husband of 11 years, Olusegun Akinmulero, had twice attempted to commit suicide “because he was fed up with life.

“My lord, my husband is not responsible. He tried to commit suicide twice, saying he was fed up with life without considering me and his children.”

“After returning, a few days later, he said that he wanted to die again and went to the bush with rope but he was rescued by a neighbour.”

Funmilayo also told the court that Olusegun attacked her on January 15, 2016 and wanted to kill her with a cutlass, saying that she was saved by neighbours.

“My husband brought a lady into the house when I was not at home. After having carnal knowledge of her, they used my new towel to clean themselves.”

Funmilayo also alleged that Olusegun once fled home for six months, after collecting N500, 000 to make furniture for a customer.

“On November 24, 2018, after abandoning us for six months, he called me that he had been arrested by the police.

“I’m no longer interested in him my lord. I have met another man when he abandoned us and I am now pregnant for him,” Funmilayo said.

Olusegun, a furniture maker, however, was not in court to respond to the charges.

The President of the court, Mr Shakirudeen Adekola, adjourned the case until July 18 for judgement.