The Zamfara State Government has categorically denied reports circulating on social media that a 22-year-old woman named Zainab Muhamadu is facing trial in a Sharia Court for converting to Christianity.

In a statement released by Sulaiman Bala Idris, the spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor, the government described the reports as "completely false" and fabricated by "enemies of peace" seeking to create religious tension where none exists.

"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," the statement read.

According to the government, immediate steps were taken to verify the authenticity of the story by consulting with relevant authorities and security agencies. The Grand Khadi of the Zamfara Sharia Court of Appeal confirmed that no such case has ever been brought before any Sharia court in the state.

The statement further revealed that the woman whose image was used in the circulated story is not even Nigerian. "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 spokesperson clarified.

The government expressed concern over what it termed "yellow journalism," criticizing media platforms for publishing unverified stories copied from social media accounts "eager for likes and comments."

"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 concluded.

The Zamfara government has called for accountability in media reporting and emphasized the importance of verifying information before publication, especially on sensitive religious matters that could potentially disrupt peace in the state and country at large.