IMN Protest Spreads to Kano Over Reported Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader
By Momodu Favour
Hundreds of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on Sunday staged a protest in Kano following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
The demonstrators, many dressed in black and carrying Iranian flags and portraits of Khamenei, marched through major streets in the Fagge area of Kano metropolis in what they described as a solidarity action with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The protest, which began at about 3 p.m. at Fagge Central Mosque, moved through adjoining roads under the watch of security operatives before terminating at the IMN Islamic Centre in Kofar Waika. Participants chanted slogans condemning the reported joint U.S.–Israeli strikes said to have led to the Iranian leader’s death, while calling for calm and unity among Muslims worldwide.
Addressing the crowd at the Islamic Centre, several clerics and IMN scholars spoke on the implications of the Middle East crisis, warning that escalating hostilities could destabilise global peace and economic stability.
They urged the international community to seek diplomatic solutions rather than further military action.
A special prayer session was also held for the people of Iran, with speakers calling for divine intervention amid the rising tensions in the region.
Security presence was visible but non-confrontational, as police personnel monitored the procession to ensure law and order.
When contacted, the Kano State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna, said he would confirm details from the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area. As of the time of filing this report, no official statement had been released by the command.
Residents and shop owners along the protest route observed the march from a distance, with normal activities largely unaffected. No incidents of violence, arrests or property damage were reported.
The IMN, a Shiite Islamic movement with a strong following in parts of northern Nigeria, has in the past organised demonstrations in response to developments involving Iran and global Shia communities. Sunday’s rally, however, remained peaceful from start to finish.
