Muslims protest in Oyo over Israel-Hamas war
Hundreds of Muslims in Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, on Saturday staged a peaceful protest in solidarity with Palestinians, who they described as the victims of the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine militant group, Hamas.
The protest, which started from Iwo Road under bridge around 9:00 am, berthed at OTM Mosque in Iwo Road around 12:00 pm.
The protesters, who gathered at Iwo Road, noted that many innocent lives have been lost as a result of the war.
They explained that they organised the rally in solidarity with Palestinians, who they said have been adversely affected by the war.
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The protesters, who brandished pro-Palestinian placards with various inscriptions, were surrounded by security men, to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
Those who were at the rally organised by Conference of Islamic Organisations in the state include top Islamic scholars, clerics and leaders of various Muslim organisations.
Some of those who spoke at the rally include Grand Mufti, Conference of Islamic Organisations, Lagos, Sheikh Dhirulahi Shafi, Dr Daud Amao Alaga, Abdulrahman Olaiya and a professor of Chemical Engineering, Modiu Durowoju.
The protesters, during the rally, called for an urgent peace process to bring the war to an end.
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