Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), a prominent Shiite Muslim group, staged a peaceful protest in Lagos on Monday, March 2, to denounce the reported invasion of Iran and the killing of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in strikes attributed to the United States and Israel.
The demonstration, organised by the IMN’s South-West leadership, saw protesters march through the Maryland area early in the morning, carrying placards, chanting slogans and expressing solidarity with Iran while condemning what they described as foreign interference in a sovereign nation.
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According to participants, the protest was intended to highlight their “deep concerns over the sustained invasion of sovereign nations” and to call for a broader condemnation of the military actions that allegedly led to Khamenei’s death.
Some organisers urged the Nigerian government to reject the presence of U.S. troops and resist what they perceive as undue external influence.
The Lagos demonstration followed similar peaceful gatherings in other parts of the country, including Kano and Niger states, where IMN members also took to the streets to voice their opposition.
Despite the political and emotional weight of the issue, the protests remained calm and orderly, with no reports of violence or major disruptions.
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Organisers pledged to sustain peaceful advocacy amid continuing geopolitical tensions that have drawn reactions from communities both within Nigeria and globally.