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Buhari shuts down Maiduguri as supporters brave 33 degrees heat

President Muhammadu Buhari campaign train on Monday arrived Maiduguri in continuation of its re-election campaign activities.

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President Muhammadu Buhari addressing supporters in Maiduguri, Borno state
President Muhammadu Buhari addressing supporters in Maiduguri, Borno state

President Muhammadu Buhari campaign train on Monday arrived Maiduguri in continuation of its re-election campaign activities.

The overwhelming crowd had to withstand 33 degree of heat and it took the intervention of the Federal Fire Service to reduce the heat level.

The Fire Service had to spray water randomly to calm the mammoth crowd waiting to receive President Buhari who is seeking a second term in office.

Federal Fire Service had to spray water on supporters in Maiduguri as the heat level reach 33 degrees
Federal Fire Service had to spray water on supporters in Maiduguri as the heat level reach 33 degrees

Buhari landed at about 10:30am at the Nigerian Air Force wing of the Maiduguri International Airport.

President Muhammadu Buhari arriving at the Maiduguri airport for APC presidential rally
President Muhammadu Buhari arriving at the Maiduguri airport for APC presidential rally

He was received by Mr Adams Oshiomole, the Chairman, All Progressive Congress (APC); National Security Adviser, Maj. -Gen. (rtd), Babagana Monguno and the Minister of State Works, Alhaji Baba Shehuri.

Other dignitaries that received the president are Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno, members of the national and state House of Assembly and other party leaders.

The crowd at Ramat Square in Maiduguri, Borno state awaiting President Muhammadu Buhari
The crowd at Ramat Square in Maiduguri, Borno state awaiting President Muhammadu Buhari

The president addressed a gathering of party supporters at the Ramat Square in Maiduguri, to drum up support for his re-election bid.

Hundreds of party supporters displaying posters and singing solidarity songs throng the streets of the metropolis to welcome the president.

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NAN reports that the Borno State Government had declared Monday public holiday to enable the residents welcome the president.

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