The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged Muslim in the state to use the last ten days of the Holy month of Ramadan to pray against insecurity in the state.
Zulum made the request in a statement by his Special Adviser, Dauda Iliya.
The Governor, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj, said he also led other Muslim ummah in the Holy land in a special prayer session for lasting peace in the state and Nigeria at large.
He stated that the recent coordinated attacks by Boko Haram insurgents should not in any way dampen the spirit of resilience and unity of purpose to confront the common enemy.
“As we usher in the last 10 days of the Holy month of Ramadan, let’s intensify prayers to Almighty Allah and beseech Him, through all other acts of worship, to attract His mercies, blessings, and rewards,” Zulum stated.
“This is a month of prayers and supplications, let us all renew our faith in the wake of the recent attacks on our communities. I will also participate in special prayers with fellow Muslims in the Holy Land for an end to this protracted conflict.
“I also want to call on the Christian community who are also observing Lent to join in the special prayers.
“The renewed attack should be a unifying factor to confront the common enemy. It is a temporary eclipse, we shall emerge victorious insha Allah,” he appealed.
While condoling with all those who lost loved ones in the recent attacks, Governor Zulum reassured that the Borno State government will continue to provide all the necessary support to the military and other security agencies to end the menace of insurgency and terrorism.
