SRC demands closure of Iranian Embassy in Nigeria
Following the support of the Iranian Government for the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, led by its leader, El Zakzaky, the Sovereign Rights Coalition (SRC) has demanded an immediate closure of the Iranian embassy from Nigeria.
The group believes the Iranian government is sponsoring extremist religious groups to cause instability in the country.
According to Comrade Aaron Aaron of the SRC: “today marks another epoch in the existence and survival of our dear nation Nigeria as it grapples to stay alive from the forces of terror and their allies who have held our nation hostage for over a decade.
“It is a special day in the lives of all patriotic Nigerians as we have gathered here today to register our rejection of imperialism and terror from religious extremists and their sponsors.”
He further stressed that, It is common knowledge that there has in the last decade, been a sprouting of religious fanatic groups which have unsuccessfully attempted to foist their beliefs on innocent Nigerians using terror as their tool of evangelism.
“Today the gallant Nigerian Army has gotten the upper hand in this fight and most of these groups have been brought in check. However it is our belief that even the little cells of terrorist groups be check- mated.
Aaron explained that It is also not news that the group, Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) led by its leader Mr. Ibraheem El Zakzakky had attempted an assault on the Chief of Army Staff and his motorcade in Kaduna, where in the course of the operation he was arrested and a cache of arms was recovered.
“Unfortunately even after this blatant display of disregard for the nation’s security, these terrorists have continued to display obtuse discount for the nation’s sovereignty in their treasonable attempts to occupy parts of the nation in a bid to form their own republic.
“It is on this belief that we are here today to establish our reproach for the postponed trial of Mr. Ibraheem El Zakzaky who is the leader of this notorious sect which has and is still reigning terror on masses in Northern Nigeria.”
“We are also concerned with the unceremonious relocation of the Embassy of the Republic of Syria to Lagos, a move we have suspected to be aimed at moving base of operations of the terrorist group to the Southern Nigeria after ravaging the North.
He said the SRC’s concern was based on the trail of violent acts that have trailed the Iranians who have been known sponsors of terror and particular IMN.
“We have refused to sit and fold our arms while these harbingers of terror sneak in seeds of discord amongst our religious tolerant Southerners where all religions wine and dine under the same roof.
“This suspicious relocation is viewed in prism of a new recruitment drive to generate recruits for intended terrorist cells believed to be domiciled in the north.
“As a group, we have severally observed with awe acts by persons supported by foreign nations including the Republic of Iran aimed at disparaging the honour of Nigeria as a nation.
Aaron however said that the Republic of Iran is not an ally of Nigeria but a detractor and its presence on Nigerian soil is an affront to Nigerian sovereignty.
He reiterated that the Iranians are major sponsors of terror in Nigeria and particularly the IMN who have not hidden their association with ISIL.
He urged the Nigerian security agencies to with a matter of urgency investigate reports of recruitment and funding of terrorist by the Iranians to prevent further acts of terror on Nigerian soil.
“As a matter of immediacy, IMN be treated and elevated to a first class terror group in the ranks of the famed Boko Haram and given similar attention.
“We frown at the delayed prosecution of Mr. Ibraheem El Zakzaki, as this delay in prosecution further emboldens the movement in the country,” Aaron said.
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