Thousands of Muslim faithful on Friday, offered special prayers for the
speedy recovery of President Muhammadu Buhari, in compliance with the
state government’s directive.
In a statement issued on Friday in Maiduguri, Malam Isa Gusau,Special
Adviser to Gov. Kashim Shettima on Communication and Strategy, said the
prayers were led by Chief
“Chief Imams in about 350 Jumma’at Mosques in Maiduguri, Jere, Biu and
other parts of the state, on Friday, led thousands of worshipers to offer
special prayers for the speedy and full recovery of President Muhammadu
Buhari following request by Governor Kashim Shettima.
“The prayers were offered in appreciation of President Buhari’s commitment
to the fight against the Boko Haram insurgents, which resulted in the
liberation of many communities and relative peace now being enjoyed by
residents across the state,” he said.
He said that similar prayers were expected to hold in churches on Sunday.