Farmers in Borno state will be holding special prayers over the delay in rainfall in the north-east state.

It was gathered that farmers in Maiduguri metropolis, Jere, Konduga, Kaga and Mafa LGAs said they are disturbed by the delay in rainfall and are now seeking divine intervention.

Borno Emirate Council has begun to mobilise the public for special prayers for rain. The Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi said the special prayers will hold on Monday, July 17, at the Ramat square, Maiduguri.

Zannah-Umar Ali, El-Kanemi’s private secretary, urged Muslims to attend the prayers irrespective of age, gender and status.