Dark Eid: IMN Bury Members Slaughtered By Nigerian Army On Friday
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on Sunday buried six members allegedly killed by the Nigerian Army during the International Quds Day procession in Abuja on Friday, casting a shadow over the Eid celebration for the group.
The bodies, wrapped in green-and-white flags with Arabic inscriptions, were laid on bamboo stretchers and adorned with flowers.
Mourners, including Islamic clerics, gathered to perform funeral prayers, their faces reflecting grief and sorrow.
The IMN described the deceased as martyrs and accused the Nigerian Army of slaughtering its members.
A photograph from the burial, showing the coffins and mourners, was shared on the group’s Facebook page.
The International Quds Day procession is an annual event observed globally by Shi’a Muslims to express solidarity with Palestinians.
In Nigeria, however, the event has often ended in violence, with security forces clashing with IMN members.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian authorities are yet to respond to the allegations.
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