Members of the South-West leadership of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria staged a peaceful protest in Lagos on Monday, condemning the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reportedly killed during U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
The demonstration, which followed similar protests in Kano on Sunday, saw IMN members march through parts of the Maryland axis carrying placards and banners.
Protesters denounced what they called the “invasion” of Iran and the “targeted killing” of Khamenei, who led Iran for nearly four decades.
Chants expressed solidarity with Iran and strong opposition to the actions of the United States government and Israel government.
Reports indicated that the gathering was calm, with no major disruptions or security incidents recorded.
Speaking to journalists, IMN South-West coordinator, Muftau Zakariya, said the protest aimed to draw attention to what he described as the “sustained invasions of sovereign nations by the U.S. administration.”
He referenced Venezuela as an example, adding that terrorism in Nigeria had worsened since alleged U.S. involvement in the country’s affairs.
According to him, “Nothing good is coming from the U.S. intervention. It is only interested in their economic gains and not minding the consequences thereafter.”
Another IMN leader, Muhammadu Bashir, said the movement intended to continue peaceful protests across the region, describing the action as a way of expressing their concerns over the killing of top Iranian figures.
The demonstrations come amid global outrage within Shi’ite communities after Iranian authorities confirmed Khamenei’s death on Saturday during a large-scale military operation targeting Iran.
The strikes, which began around February 28, 2026, have triggered continued military exchanges and rising regional tensions.
Iran has since declared 40 days of national mourning in honour of the late leader.
