Zulum, Shettima, Shehu lead Muslims to Eid in Maiduguri

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Governor of Borno State, Babagana Umara Zulum, alongside the Vice Presidentelect, Kashim Shettima, and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Umar Garbai Elkanemi, led thousands of Muslim faithful to observe Eid prayers in Maiduguri.

The two rakaat prayers were led by the Imam Eidain of Borno, Imam Shettima Saleh, at Ramat Square, Bornos central Eid ground.

Other dignitaries include the Deputy Governor of Borno, Umar Usman Kadafur, Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Umar Garbai Elkanemi, Minister of State for Agriculture, Mustapha Baba Shehuri, and the APCs National Vice Chairman (North), Abubakar Kyari.

Others are, Borno Central Senatorelect, Kaka Shehu Lawan, members of the state and national assembly, house of representativeelect, Engr.

Bukar Talba, and some members of the state executive council.

Delivering his Eid sermon, Imam Shettima reiterated on the importance of fasting six days of the month of Shauwal.

Prayers were offered for the restoration of total peace in Borno, the northeast and the entire country.