Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has declared Monday as a day of fasting and prayer for peace and prosperity in the state and across Nigeria.
The announcement was made in a televised address aired by Channels Television on Saturday.
The governor’s call comes amid a spike in attacks targeting schools and religious institutions across northern Nigeria.
In Kwara State, schools were closed in four local governments after a church attack left at least two worshippers dead and others abducted.
In Kebbi State, 25 girls were kidnapped from a boarding school in Maga, and a vice-principal was killed. Meanwhile, in Niger State, at least 303 children and 12 teachers were abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri in a mass kidnapping.
Addressing residents, Zulum described himself as “not just your governor but a fellow citizen with a profound sense of patriotism” and urged unity in sustaining peace.
“For the past 15 years, Borno State has been in the global spotlight owing to the Boko Haram insurgency. This affected every segment of our society, displacing millions of people and disrupting livelihoods,” he said.
Zulum commended the resilience of the Borno people and their support for security agencies.PN
