Members of
the Islamic Movement in Nigeria and some youths on Monday protested the killing
of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and his aides in a drone airstrike by the
United States.
The Shi’ites
burnt American flags at the Banex, Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory,
Abuja.
The angry
protesters chanted hate songs and slogans such as ‘Death To America,’ as they
condemned the US action.
The sect
members also demanded the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky
and his wife, Zeenat, who are currently in prison custody.
Our
correspondent also gathered that some Muslim youths blocked the Abuja-Keffi
highway in protest against Soleimani’s killing causing serious traffic gridlock
on the busy road.
The unruly
youths also paralyzed commercial activities in the Mararaba and Nyanya axis of
the FCT as traders who feared an escalation of their action locked up their
shops and fled.
It was
gathered that the youths were subsequently dispersed by security agencies after
some time.
Reacting to
the development, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs appealed to
the youths “not to allow their emotions becloud them to the dangers of taking
to the streets.”
The Head of
Media and Communication, NSCIA, Ibrahim Aselemi, in a statement noted that the
impasse between Iran and America could only be resolved through dialogue.
While noting
that protest is an integral part of all civil democracies in the world, the council
said the timing was wrong as it could lead to loss of lives.
It said, “We
appeal to these Muslim youths not to allow their emotions becloud them to the
dangers of taking to the streets.
“We appeal
to the law enforcement agency to be alive to their responsibility of protecting
lives and property.”
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