Thousands of Shiite Muslims across Nigeria have taken to the streets in protest following the confirmed death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran.
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiites, organized protest marches in major cities including Abuja, Kano, Kaduna, and parts of Niger State. Protesters carried portraits of the late Iranian leader and chanted slogans condemning the United States and Israel over their alleged role in the airstrikes that led to his death.
The demonstrators described Khamenei as a spiritual leader and symbol of resistance for Shiite Muslims worldwide. Many protesters expressed grief and anger, calling his death an attack on the global Shiite community.
Eyewitness accounts indicated that large crowds participated in the demonstrations, with some estimates putting the number of protesters at over 5,000 nationwide. The protests were largely peaceful, though security agencies closely monitored the situation to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
The Nigerian government has urged calm and called for peaceful conduct, warning against violence or actions capable of threatening national security.
Ayatollah Khamenei, who led Iran since 1989, was regarded as one of the most influential Shiite leaders in modern history. His death has triggered mourning and protests in several countries with significant Shiite populations.
Observers say the protests in Nigeria reflect the deep religious and ideological ties between Nigerian Shiite groups and Iran’s leadership.
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