By Paul Joseph
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, commonly referred to as Shi’ites, organized peaceful protests on Tuesday in the Potiskum and Nguru Local Government Areas of Yobe State to express their outrage over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The demonstrators marched through key streets, waving Iranian flags and holding large images of Khamenei while chanting slogans in support of Iran and condemning what they termed foreign interference that led to his demise.
In Potiskum, the movement’s leader, Abdullahi Hassan, stated that the protest was intended to denounce the unjust killing of a revered Islamic leader. “This incident is an affront to the dignity of Muslims around the world and should not be tolerated by those who cherish peace,” he remarked.
Participants in Nguru echoed similar sentiments, labeling the killing as a breach of international standards. They called on the global community to denounce the act and seek justice.
These protests in Yobe are part of a larger wave of demonstrations across Nigeria following the confirmation of Khamenei’s death by Iranian state media, which occurred during a significant military operation by the US and Israel that reportedly began around February 28, 2026.
The strikes have escalated tensions in the Middle East, with reports of casualties and ongoing retaliatory actions. Iran has declared a 40-day period of national mourning for the late leader, who had led the country for nearly 40 years.
The protests in Yobe were peaceful, with no incidents of violence or arrests, reflecting the group’s intention to express solidarity and call for justice through nonviolent means.
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