Daily Trust

Niger gov preaches peace

- From Romoke W. Ahmad, Minna

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has advocated peace as Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid-el-Fitir which marks the end of Ramadan fast.

Governor Sani Bello disclosed this after observing two raka'at prayers with other faithful at the Kontagora Eid praying ground.

While congratula­ting Muslims on their perseveran­ce during the Ramadan period, the governor admonished the citizens to be cautious of their environmen­t and report any suspicious and uncomforta­ble movements within their neighbourh­oods.

He reiterated the need for the people to intensify prayers so that peace will be restored to Nigeria, especially Niger State.

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