By Amos Joseph The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, known as the Shiites, has renewed its call for justice for the 34 individuals killed in Za...
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By Amos Joseph
The Islamic Movement in
Nigeria, known as the Shiites, has renewed its call for justice for the 34
individuals killed in Zaria on July 25, 2014, during the annual Quds Day
solidarity protest under the administration of former President Goodluck Ebele
Jonathan.
This statement was made
during a press briefing in Zaria, which was part of an annual program to
commemorate the victims.
Shaikh Abdulhamid
Bello, a representative of the Islamic Movement in Zaria, addressed journalists
and explained the purpose of the commemoration. He stated, "The purpose of
this gathering is to remember our martyrs who were killed by the oppressors on
July 25, 2014, exactly 10 years ago."
He further added,
"The incident occurred on the last Friday of Ramadan during the annual
Quds Day protest in solidarity with Palestinians. The Nigerian army opened fire
on us, killing 34 people, including a Christian who was questioning their
atrocities. The aim of today’s event is to remember these martyrs and to
reaffirm our commitment to the path for which they sacrificed their lives. We
will never give up until victory."
The Islamic Movement
also called on Nigerian leaders to learn from the actions of those allegedly
responsible for the killings. Shaikh Abdulhamid Bello emphasized that the
Islamic Movement is purposeful, with a clear aim they are determined to
achieve, and they will never back down.
He added,
"Oppressors are one force. Although those who killed our Muslim brothers
might still be alive, their successors and armies should take a lesson. Just as
those perpetrators are forgotten, their successors should learn that we are
servants of Almighty Allah, committed to this path until we are granted
victory. This ensures the religion of Almighty Allah prevails, guards us, and
that everyone receives the freedom they deserve."
The Islamic Movement
also urged Muslims worldwide to address current atrocities by returning to
truth and justice to restore dignity and peace. "The message remains the
same: let’s get back to the truth. Let us return to justice, as Islam always
calls for. This is what will bring us victory.
"As a nation, we need to wake up, set aside prejudice, and work towards establishing a system based on truth and justice. We must fight against injustice and oppression. This is what will restore our freedom, dignity, and nobility in this life and bring us solace on the Day of Judgment," he said.
"People are
divided into two groups: the army of Almighty Allah and the army of Satan. The
army of Almighty Allah must stand firm in their struggle. We are reminding the
oppressors, who belong to the army of Satan, to abandon injustice and do the right
thing to achieve success in this world and find comfort in the hereafter,"
he concluded.
The program began with
opening prayers and the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, followed by a parade and
speeches to commemorate the day.
Held on Thursday, July
25, 2024, at Darur Rahma, Dembo Area of Zaria Local Government, Kaduna State,
the event was attended by a large number of people.
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