Four Islamic Movement Members Laid to Rest in Zaria After FCT Court Orders Release of Bodies
Thousands of mourners gathered in Zaria, Kaduna State, on December 24, 2025, for the burial of four members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) who were allegedly killed by soldiers during a pro-Palestine procession in Abuja earlier this year. The deceased — Kabiru Usman, Huzaifa Muhammad Sani, Jafar Abdullahi, and Uzairu Zakariya — were reportedly shot dead on March 28, 2025, during the annual Quds Day rally.
The bodies had been held by security agencies and medical facilities until an Upper Area Court in Abuja ordered their release. The court ruling, delivered by Hon. Gambo Garba, compelled the Nigeria Police and several hospitals, including National Hospital Abuja, Wuse General Hospital, and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, to release eight corpses linked to the March crackdown. However, only four have been buried so far, while the IMN claims the remaining four are still being withheld despite the court’s directive.
The burial took place at Darur Rahma Cemetery in Dembo, Zaria, coinciding with 4 Rajab 1447 AH. The ceremony drew a large turnout of family members, supporters, and followers of IMN leader Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky. Maryam Sani Argungu, Chairperson of Mu’assatus Shuhada — a foundation supporting families of deceased IMN members — alleged that the victims were killed by gunshots inflicted by soldiers and vowed to continue the struggle for justice.
IMN members reiterated their commitment to peaceful and lawful campaigns demanding accountability, the release of the remaining bodies, and respect for the dignity and rights of the deceased and their families. Security agencies have not publicly responded to the latest allegations or comments regarding the withheld corpses.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Zaria, Kaduna State, on December 24, 2025, for the burial of four members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) who were allegedly killed by soldiers during a pro-Palestine procession in Abuja earlier this year. The deceased — Kabiru Usman, Huzaifa Muhammad Sani, Jafar Abdullahi, and Uzairu Zakariya — were reportedly shot dead on March 28, 2025, during the annual Quds Day rally.
The bodies had been held by security agencies and medical facilities until an Upper Area Court in Abuja ordered their release. The court ruling, delivered by Hon. Gambo Garba, compelled the Nigeria Police and several hospitals, including National Hospital Abuja, Wuse General Hospital, and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, to release eight corpses linked to the March crackdown. However, only four have been buried so far, while the IMN claims the remaining four are still being withheld despite the court’s directive.
The burial took place at Darur Rahma Cemetery in Dembo, Zaria, coinciding with 4 Rajab 1447 AH. The ceremony drew a large turnout of family members, supporters, and followers of IMN leader Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky. Maryam Sani Argungu, Chairperson of Mu’assatus Shuhada — a foundation supporting families of deceased IMN members — alleged that the victims were killed by gunshots inflicted by soldiers and vowed to continue the struggle for justice.
IMN members reiterated their commitment to peaceful and lawful campaigns demanding accountability, the release of the remaining bodies, and respect for the dignity and rights of the deceased and their families. Security agencies have not publicly responded to the latest allegations or comments regarding the withheld corpses.
Four Islamic Movement Members Laid to Rest in Zaria After FCT Court Orders Release of Bodies
Thousands of mourners gathered in Zaria, Kaduna State, on December 24, 2025, for the burial of four members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) who were allegedly killed by soldiers during a pro-Palestine procession in Abuja earlier this year. The deceased — Kabiru Usman, Huzaifa Muhammad Sani, Jafar Abdullahi, and Uzairu Zakariya — were reportedly shot dead on March 28, 2025, during the annual Quds Day rally.
The bodies had been held by security agencies and medical facilities until an Upper Area Court in Abuja ordered their release. The court ruling, delivered by Hon. Gambo Garba, compelled the Nigeria Police and several hospitals, including National Hospital Abuja, Wuse General Hospital, and University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada, to release eight corpses linked to the March crackdown. However, only four have been buried so far, while the IMN claims the remaining four are still being withheld despite the court’s directive.
The burial took place at Darur Rahma Cemetery in Dembo, Zaria, coinciding with 4 Rajab 1447 AH. The ceremony drew a large turnout of family members, supporters, and followers of IMN leader Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky. Maryam Sani Argungu, Chairperson of Mu’assatus Shuhada — a foundation supporting families of deceased IMN members — alleged that the victims were killed by gunshots inflicted by soldiers and vowed to continue the struggle for justice.
IMN members reiterated their commitment to peaceful and lawful campaigns demanding accountability, the release of the remaining bodies, and respect for the dignity and rights of the deceased and their families. Security agencies have not publicly responded to the latest allegations or comments regarding the withheld corpses.
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