A story that claimed a Christian convert from Zamfara State to be tried in Sharia Court on Friday is being refuted by the Zamfara State government has been refuted.
Sulaiman Bala Idris, the spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor, refuted the report and said it was caused by social media platforms that were intended to drive traffic.
Idris claimed beyond a shadow of a doubt that no such case had been brought before any Zamfara State Sharia Court.
The Zamfara State Government’s attention has been drawn to a 22-year-old woman who is facing the death penalty for converting to Christianity, according to the statement.
We want to blatantly state that it is the work of peace’s enemies, who are determined to stoke tension wherever there is.
“The fake news, which was spread on social media by a platform known for distributing falsehoods and unverified information, is nothing more than a failed attempt to disrupt the peace,” said one person.
The Zamfara State Government immediately called all relevant authorities and security personnel to verify the story’s truth, which the Sahara Reporters ultimately uncovered as a blatant falsehood.
The state government has spoken with the Grand Khadi of the Zamfara Sharia Court of Appeal regarding any similar cases to ensure accountability and certainty. He claimed that Zamfara State has never heard such a case before a Shari’a court.
Where did this dangerous and divisive narrative come from, the question is? What are the underpinnings of it? What do those who are promoting this story hope to eventually achieve?
“We are living in fascinating times. Media outlets that should have verified stories are becoming content, only copying and pasting content from social media accounts eager to get likes and comments.
Further, the statement further revealed that the woman behind the “fake news” image is not Nigerian, and that her real name is Aalia, a Texas native.
The Zamfara State Government believes it is crucial to clarify the state’s lack of such things. We must all denounce yellow journalism in this circumstance.
Source: Channels TV
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