A story went viral that a 22-year-old woman was going to be tried in a Sharia Court in Zamfara State because she changed her religion from Islam to Christianity. It was also claimed that she might face the death penalty. But this story is not true.
The Zamfara State government quickly responded to the news about a woman named Miss Zainab Muhamadu, who was said to be going to court on Friday. The government explained that the claim about her facing trial and punishment is completely false.
According to the government spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, there is no truth to the story. He said the people spreading this news only want to get more visitors to their websites and cause trouble in the community.
The government checked with security agencies and other important officials to confirm the facts. After investigating, they found that the story published by Sahara Reporters is fake news.
Also, the picture used in the story is not of a Nigerian woman. The woman in the photo is actually from Texas, USA, and her name is Aalia.
The Zamfara government warns everyone to stop sharing false news that can disturb peace in the state. It is important to verify information before believing or spreading it.
“The attention of the Zamfara State Government has been drawn to mischievous fake news circulating about a 22-year-old Miss Zainab Muhamadu, who is facing the death penalty for converting to Christianity.
“We want to categorically state that it is the handiwork of enemies of peace, who are hellbent on creating a tension where there is none.
“The fake news, which was spread on social media by an online platform notorious for circulating unverified stories and falsehoods, is nothing more than a failed attempt to disrupt peace.
“The Zamfara State Government has acted swiftly by summoning all relevant authorities and security agencies to verify the authenticity of the story, which ultimately proved to be a blatant falsehood created by Sahara Reporters.
“To ensure accountability and certainty, the state government has confirmed with the Grand Khadi of the Zamfara Sharia Court of Appeal regarding any similar cases. He stated that there has never been such a case before any Shari’a court in Zamfara State.
“The question is, where does this perilous and divisive narrative originate? What are its underlying motives? What do those promoting this story hope to accomplish in the long run?
“We are living in intriguing times. Media platforms that should provide the public with verified stories are becoming complacent, merely copying and pasting content from social media accounts eager for likes and comments.
“The woman whose picture was used in the fake news is not Nigerian. Her name is Aalia, and she is from Texas, United States.
“The Zamfara State Government believes it is essential to clarify that nothing of this nature is happening in the state. This situation exemplifies yellow journalism that we must all denounce.
“We urge the relevant security agencies to investigate the source of this fake, misguided story, which seeks to create significant religious tension, and prosecute anyone found responsible. We must all do our part to ensure the peace of this country,” the statement from the Zamfara State government read.
