Nigeria: Gov. Zulum declares Monday as fasting day in Borno — Africa Links 24

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has declared Monday a day of voluntary fasting and prayer to protect the state against insecurity in the state.

Mr Zulum made the announcement during a statewide broadcast in Maiduguri on Saturday.

While acknowledging the federal government’s support and commitment to tackling the emergence of insurgency in the state, Mr Zulum pledged to strengthen the collaboration with relevant security agencies to address the menace.

He said:…