Zamfara Woman Zainab To Face Trial In Sharia Court For Converting To Christianity

A 22-year-old woman, Miss Zainab Muhamadu, is scheduled to face trial in Zamfara State over allegations of converting to Christianity.

According to Sahara Reporters, family sources say Zainab’s “offense” is her change of faith.

The report states that her spiritual journey began after meeting Pastor Samuel, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member assigned to her area, who shared his Christian beliefs with her, leading to her conversion.

After authorities learned of her conversion, Zainab was arrested.

She is now set to appear in a Sharia Court this Friday. Legal experts and human rights advocates have condemned the case as a serious violation of Nigeria’s constitutional right to religious freedom.

“This is not just a test of one woman’s faith,” said an Adamawa-based human rights lawyer.

“It’s a test of Nigeria’s soul — of whether we truly uphold the right to choose one’s faith.”

Concerns have been raised that Zainab’s right to a fair trial may be at risk, prompting urgent calls for intervention. Christian communities across Nigeria have been urged to unite in prayer and advocacy on her behalf.

Lawyers are reportedly exploring options to transfer her case to a secular court, arguing that as a Christian, Zainab should not be tried under Islamic law.