Shi’ite protest in Kano
Hundreds of members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi’ite poured into the streets of Kano on Saturday, voicing outrage over a viral statement attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, in which he allegedly hinted at a possible military strike on Nigeria.
According to a report by Zagazola Makama, the protest—staged across several parts of the city—drew large crowds chanting anti-American slogans and waving placards condemning the purported comments.
Zagazola noted that the mobilisation for the demonstration was largely driven through Hausa-language social media channels, where posts circulated claims that the United States was planning an attack on Nigeria.
Videos shared online showed groups of young people marching and calling for international condemnation of Trump’s alleged remarks. Many urged Nigerians to stand firm in defence of the nation’s sovereignty.
> “The statement is unacceptable. No foreign nation should threaten Nigeria. This protest is to show that we will not allow external aggression,”
said one of the protesters.
Observers say the controversy underscores a growing wave of anti-U.S. sentiment in parts of northern Nigeria—fueled by online misinformation, religious emotion, and deep-seated mistrust of Western influence.
Zagazola’s analysis further warned that such narratives, if left unchecked, could deepen division and be exploited by extremist elements or political actors seeking to inflame public sentiment.
