{
  "id": 12599470,
  "title": "I have to take four cows from him -Father hunts for man who married daughter without his consent",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/i-have-to-take-four-cows-from-him-father-hunts-for-man-who-married",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T09:39:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/i-have-to-take-four-cows-from-him-father-hunts-for-man-who-married-daughter-without-his-consent/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Issaka Mohammed, a father, is troubled after learning that his daughter, Fatima, married without his consent. Fatima, a mother of four, spoke on Nhyira FM and Adom TV about her father's struggle to marry her and gain custody. Issaka was denied marriage with Fatima's mother, Salamatu, and was required to pay a cow for the child. After becoming pregnant, Fatima married without her father's knowledge. Salamatu's sister, Hawa, disputed Issaka's claims, stating he neglected his parental duties. Fatima said her grandmother raised her, and she disagreed with her father's stance on the marriage. Issaka insists on meeting his daughter's husband and receiving four cows in accordance with tradition. Reconciliation efforts are underway, focusing on honoring customs and settling the bride price.",
  "summary": "A father, Issaka Mohammed, is distressed after discovering that his daughter, Fatima, got married without his knowledge or approval. He is now seeking to meet the man who married her. Fatima, the biological daughter of Mr Issaka and Madam Salamatu, is currently a mother of four children. Speaking on the Obra Show, aired on Nhyira […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}