Scores of Muslims in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital trooped to the street to stage 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 started at the Iwo Road under bridge around 9:00 am and culminated at OTM Mosque in Iwo Road around 12:00 pm.
According to the protesters, 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.
It was gathered that the protesters were surrounded by security men, including men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Police, 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