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Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria stage protest in Lagos over alleged killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khanemei by US and Israel strikes, condemning foreign intervention in sovereign nations.
The South West leadership of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on Monday staged a protest in Lagos State over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khanemei, allegedly by US and Israeli strikes.
The protesters converged around the Maryland axis in the early hours of the day, denouncing the invasion of Iran and chanting anti-American slogans, demanding global condemnation of what they described as foreign aggression.
Fear Grips Residents
The demonstration caused tension in the area, as residents and commuters expressed fear of possible unrest due to the charged atmosphere created by the protesters.
IMN Condemns US Intervention
Speaking to Leadership Newspaper, the South West Coordinator of IMN, Muftau Zakariya, said the protest was organized to register the group’s concerns over the continued invasion of sovereign nations by the administration of former US President Donald Trump.
He cited Venezuela’s invasion and the seizure of its president and energy infrastructure as examples of US interference in other countries’ affairs.
He also linked the heightened attacks in Kwara State to US involvement, warning that such actions could destabilize nations and worsen global insecurity.
