The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn-Garbai, has
directed residents of the state to embark on a three-day fasting “for divine
intervention over the Boko Haram insurgency in the state.’’The directive is
contained in a statement issued on Monday in Maiduguri.The statement quoted the
monarch as asking residents to start the fasting on Tuesday.He said “I am
appealing to all residents of the state to observe a three-day fasting to seek
Allah’s mercy toward ending the crisis facing us.“I believe we should continue
to seek for Allah’s help toward restoring peace in the state.’’Ibn-Garbai added
that the renewed violence by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect had led
to massive destruction of lives and property.The Shehu noted that it was time
to seek God’s intervention to the problem and urged residents to start the
fasting on Tuesday and end it on Thursday.He also directed that special prayers
be held in Mosques and Churches to seek God’s help and urged residents to
remain prayerful even after the fasting
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