Human Rights Crisis: Shi’ite Movement Alleges Massacre OF ‘Free Palestine’ Detainees By Police
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The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shi’ites, has accused security forces, particularly the police, of being responsible for the deaths of detained Free Palestine protesters.
The group claims that several protesters arrested on March 28, 2025, died while in custody.
During a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, IMN alleged that one detainee, Huzaifa Muhammad, from Tudun Iya, Katsina State, died around 6 p.m. on April 7, 2025, while being held at the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) detention facility in Guzape, Abuja.
Speaking on behalf of the IMN, Sheikh Sidi Munir Mainasara, a prominent leader within the movement under Sayyid Ibraheem Zakzaky, condemned the ongoing human rights violations against its members.
He stated that at least 27 protesters have died, with 26 of them reportedly killed during the initial crackdown on March 28, 2025.
The group also highlighted what it sees as contradictions in the Nigerian government’s position on Palestine. They pointed out that in March 2025, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza and called for an end to the conflict, yet federal authorities allegedly instructed security agencies to suppress pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Abuja.
In response, the IMN vowed to hold the government accountable for the deaths and detentions, announcing their intention to pursue legal action against the alleged human rights abuses.
Shi’ites Demand Justice for Protesters
Sheikh Mainasara said, “We were recently shocked to hear that Free Palestine protesters detained by the FCT Police Command since March 28, 2025, are dying in custody. Among those who recently passed away is Shaheed Huzaifa Muhammad from Tudun Iya, Katsina State, who died on April 7, 2025, around 6 p.m. at the IRT facility in Guzape, Abuja.”
He further criticized the government’s inconsistent stance on supporting Palestine, saying, “Solidarity with Palestine is not a foreign concept to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.”
Condemning the security crackdown, Mainasara emphasized that the movement holds the Tinubu-led government responsible for the deaths of the 27 protesters and vowed to continue seeking justice.
“We will hold the federal government, led by President Tinubu, accountable for the killing of 27 Free Palestine protesters. We also vow to pray against those responsible for ordering or executing the killings and arrests during the 2025 Abuja International Quds Day,” the group stated.
The Shi’ite group reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful resistance, asserting that it will continue its efforts to seek justice through legal means and prayer for those who lost their lives.
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