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The Adamawa state government on Friday announced that it had earmarked N200 million to engage prayer warriors to seek divine intervention toward ending the lingering security challenges in the state.

Abdurahman Jimeta, the state’s chief of staff, disclosed this in a chat aired on the Adamawa State Television and monitored by NAN in Yola.

Jimeta explained that the money was sourced from the state and local governments joint account.

“We have earmarked N200 million for prayers to seek for Allah’s intervention in tackling the Boko Haram menace and other insecurity challenges threatening the stability of the state,” he said.

He said part of that money would be spent in assisting local vigilance teams and security operatives.

On agriculture, he explained that the state government had ordered fertilisers worth over N3 billion for the 2015 farming season.

He called for massive support toward the success of government efforts for peace and stability, adding that not much could be achieved in an atmosphere of chaos.

Adamawa is one of the three states in the north-east where Boko Haram insurgents strike at will.