Boko Haram: Shehu of Borno declares 3-day fasting

Following the recent attacks Boko Haram members on the residents of Borno state, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn-Garbai, has directed all residents of the state, both Christians and Muslims, to embark on a 3-day fasting and prayer period to seek the face of God over the unfortunate incidents that have befallen the state in recent times. The fast is to start today, Tuesday 11th.

In a statement released today from the Shehu's office, the monarch said the prayer session is also to seek for God's mercy on the land.

"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" the statement read.