There are fresh protests in no fewer than eight states in Nigeria against the assassination of the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, by the United States and Israel on Saturday, February 28.
Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, are carrying out the protests across the eight states, which include Lagos, Kano, Niger, Sokoto, Gombe, Kaduna, Bauchi and Yobe respectively.
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The demonstrators are condemning the joint military action against the Islamic country on the Asian continent. The development has led to tension within the region.
During the demonstration, the protesters marched through the Maryland axis, carrying banners and placards and denounced what they called an “invasion” of Iran and the targeted assassination of the Iranian leader.
According to The Punch, the protesters then expressed solidarity with Iran and registered their strong opposition to the United States and Israel’s actions.
Source: Legit.ng
