Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), widely known as Shiites, held a peaceful protest in Lagos State on Monday, voicing their condemnation of the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid ongoing military strikes by the United States and Israel, multiple Nigerian news outlets report.

The demonstration took place in the Maryland area of Lagos early on Monday March 2, 2026, and saw demonstrators marching with placards and banners denouncing what they described as an “invasion” of Iran and the targeted killing of Khamenei. Protesters also voiced solidarity with the Iranian people and strong opposition to foreign military intervention, according to journalists on the scene.

Participants chanted slogans and carried signs opposing the actions of the United States and Israel, which they blame for escalating tensions in the Middle East and for the reported death of the longtime Iranian cleric. The gathering remained peaceful and orderly, with no reports of violence or major disruption to normal activities in the area during the march.

Leaders of the IMN’s South-West chapter told reporters the protest was intended to highlight broader concerns about what they call sustained invasions of sovereign nations by Western powers and to urge the Nigerian government to reject the presence of US troops and foreign interference in global affairs.

The Lagos protest followed similar demonstrations in other parts of Nigeria, including Kano, Niger State and Sokoto, where members of the group also marched through streets condemning the US-Israel military action and mourning the reported loss of Khamenei.

Politicians and local authorities have not issued official statements about the Lagos demonstration, but observers say such protests reflect deep concern among some communities in Nigeria over international conflict and its perceived moral and political implications.