A 22-year-old lady, Zainab Muhamadu, is set to stand trial in Zamfara State for allegedly converting from Islam to Christianity.
According to Sahara Reporters, family sources say Zainab’s only “offense” was embracing a new faith.
Her conversion reportedly began after she encountered Pastor Samuel, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in her community, who introduced her to Christianity.
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Authorities arrested Zainab following news of her conversion, and she is now scheduled to appear before a Sharia Court this Friday.
The case has sparked outrage among legal experts and human rights advocates, who describe it as a clear violation of the constitutional right to freedom of religion guaranteed to all Nigerians.
“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 are mounting that Zainab may not receive a fair trial, prompting urgent calls for intervention.
Christian communities across the country are being urged to unite in prayer and advocacy on her behalf.
Meanwhile, legal professionals are reportedly working to have her case moved to a secular court, arguing that, as a Christian, she should not be tried under Islamic law.
