Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), known as Shi’ites, clashed with soldiers in Abuja on Friday, March 28, during a demonstration against what they described as “injustice against Palestinians by Israel” in the Gaza Strip.
A viral video showed a large gathering of Shi’ite protesters at Bannex, Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse 2, chanting slogans in support of Palestine.
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The protest took place just hours after the United States Embassy in Nigeria issued a security alert, warning its citizens about planned IMN demonstrations in Abuja and other major cities.
The embassy’s advisory listed potential protest hotspots, including Banex Plaza, Berger Junction, Unity Fountain, the National Human Rights Commission Head Office, Eagle Square, Area 10 Shopping Plaza, the National Mosque, Al-Noor Mosque, and Fouad Lababidi Mosque.