President Muhammadu Buhari had come to the mosque to observe the Juma’at prayer, as part of activities lined up for the May 29 inauguration, when the Shiites and some youths marched around the mosque. Our correspondent observed that the protest started around 1pm and continued till 2pm when the two rakat Juma’at prayers were called. Policemen and soldiers from the Guards Brigade, however, prevented the Shiites from entering the mosque. While inside the mosque, some worshippers, believed to be IMN members, chanted Allahu Akbar as prayers were being offered for the President and the country. Buhari usually observed his prayers at the Presidential Villa Mosque, but came to the National Mosque as part of the Wednesday inauguration activities.

Source: Punch May 24, 2019 23:36 UTC