Shiites Stage Protest In Kano Over Killing Of Iran’s Supreme Leader

Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites, held a protest in Kano on Sunday to condemn the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following a joint US–Israeli attack on Saturday.

The demonstrators gathered at around 2:30 pm, marching from Fagge Central Mosque, the IMN headquarters in Kofar Waika, Kano State. The procession continued peacefully and concluded at approximately 4 pm.

During the protest, several IMN leaders addressed the crowd, denouncing the attack on Iran and urging an end to hostilities. Participants also held prayers for the souls of those reportedly killed in the strike.

Members of Nigeria's Shi'ite Islamic Movement took to the streets of Kano, protesting the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei https://t.co/vg9OmgAb8u pic.twitter.com/RmTNF2S338

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