Key Points
- Protesters say Trump’s invasion threat inflames fear. They insist Nigeria needs calm.
- Marchers drag U.S. flags on roads. They display effigies to show anger.
- Group rejects claims of faith genocide. They blame greed and poor leadership.
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria marched across key Kano roads today. They voiced anger at Donald Trump’s recent threat to invade Nigeria.
The crowd held placards that denied claims of a faith genocide in Nigeria. Some dragged the U.S. flag on the ground as others showed Trump effigies. Early reports framed the protest as a pushback against a fresh Trump invasion threat report.
IMN leaders said the comments were “false and provocative.” They warned that such talk could raise fresh fear in mixed towns. They also called the remarks “inflammatory and dangerous,” urging calm words from global actors.
What sparked the street march
Trump’s recent remarks named Nigeria as a focus for action. He claimed Christian groups face planned attacks by violent groups. He said the U.S. could send troops if Abuja fails to stop killings.
The sect rejected that frame as a wedge issue. They said the real drivers of violence are greed and bad politics. They urged Nigerians to resist religious blame that tears towns apart.
Kano has long hosted large, peaceful processions by the group. Today’s march moved through major routes under plain-clothes watch. No major clash was reported by close watchers at the time of filing.
The group said it stands for unity and calm ties across faiths. “We will not play into a split of Muslim versus Christian,” one organiser said. They urged leaders to fund jobs, clinics, and schools to fix roots of anger.
Officials in Abuja have lately pushed back on Trump’s broad claim. They argue that Nigeria protects all faiths under current law. That position was set out in a recent note that Nigeria rejects concern label.
What the group wants government to do
IMN called for talks with local elders and security heads. They want clear steps that cool flashpoints before they flare again. They also asked for fair probes when mobs strike or temples are hit.
The march ended with prayers for peace in Kano. Organisers urged followers to go home and keep the city calm. Police presence stayed light near the final rally point.
They asked the media to avoid clips that stir hate or fear. They also urged foreign voices to share facts with care. The group plans further town halls to push unity drives.
