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Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on Friday, staged a protest in Bauchi State in solidarity with Palestinians as part of activities marking the annual Quds Day.
The demonstrators, popularly known as Shiites, took to the streets, carrying out what they described as a peaceful rally in support of Palestine.
Speaking on behalf of the group, Ahmad Yashi said the protest formed part of the movement’s global observance of Quds Day, which is marked on the last Friday of Ramadan each year.
According to him, the annual event is organised worldwide to express support for Palestinians and highlight their long-standing struggle.
“This is a known demonstration held on the last Friday of every Ramadan worldwide under the Quds Day platform. It is to show support and sympathy for Palestinians who have been under invasion for about eight decades,” Yashi said.
Yashi stressed that the movement has consistently conducted its demonstrations peacefully and dismissed suggestions that the protest was intended to violate any laws.
He also refuted claims that the rally could disrupt activities in the state following reports about the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an Israeli airstrike.
“We are with Iran in heart and soul. They are targeting the Iranian Supreme Leader to make the country surrender, but they are mistaken. The Supreme Leader, as a religious authority, is among those dousing tensions,” he said.
Yashi added that the demonstration was organised in solidarity with Iran and Palestine, noting that Muslims should stand on what he described as the side of justice.
“We conducted a peaceful demonstration in support of Iran, and every Muslim must take a side in this war. You are either with the righteous or with the oppressors,” he added.
