Boko Haram: Borno State Employs 30 Saudi Clerics To Pray For Peace

The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has signed an agreement with 30 Saudi based clerics to pray for the return of peace in the state.

This was revealed in statement by the state government.

Governor Babagana Zulum was reported to have sealed the agreement during his trip to Saudi Arabia, urging the clerics to offer continuous prayer for the return of peace to the state.

It could be recalled that the North East state has been tormented by Boko Haram insurgency since 2009. Over 20,000 people have been killed by the terrorist group while millions have been displaced.

Soliciting spiritual intervention came after the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Burutai, declared that to conquer Boko Haram war now requires a spiritual intervention.

The governor’s spokesperson, Isa Gusau confirmed the development. Adding that the 30 Saudi based are of Nigeria origin.

He said “An old man amongst them is said to have remained a Ka’aba devotee in the last 40 years.”

“The Ka’aba is Islam’s holiest area located inside the grand Al-Haram mosque in Makkah,” he added.

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