Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), widely known as the Shi’ite group, on Friday held a demonstration in Bauchi to express solidarity with Palestinians
A representative of the group, Ahmad Yashi, explained that the protest formed part of activities marking Quds Day, a global event observed on the last Friday of every Ramadan in support of Palestine.
“This is a known demonstration held on the last Friday of every month of 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.”
The group, which is loyal to Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, made the remarks during the demonstration.
Yashi stated that the annual protest had consistently remained peaceful, claiming that past incidents of disorder were usually the result of misunderstandings by authorities regarding the movement’s activities.
The Bauchi chapter of the Islamic Movement also voiced support for Iran amid rising tensions involving the United States and Israel, warning that any attempt to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would only deepen the crisis.
“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 described Islam as a religion that promotes peace but accused Western powers of fueling global conflicts.
“Islam is a peaceful religion, but the West is the problem. They are selfish and want everyone to bow to them. This will not happen; those days are gone.”
Yashi also revealed that members of the movement in Bauchi had earlier staged another peaceful protest in support of Iran.
“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.”
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Police Command, Nafiu Habib, said the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, ordered the deployment of officers to safeguard government facilities across the city ahead of the demonstration.
He added that security personnel closely monitored the protest to ensure that law and order were maintained.
“Until now, there is no report of any breakdown of law and order.”
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