The Vice President of Nigeria Kashim Shettima, has arrived in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, ahead of the Eid-El-Fitri celebration.
The vice president arrived at the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri on Sunday amidst tight security.
Shettima was received by the Borno Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, members of the State Executive Council and party chieftains.
Raye24reporters learnt that security had been beefed up in Maiduguri and its environs ahead of the festive period.
The Eid-el-Fitri celebration, marking the end of Ramadan fasting, is expected to be held on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on the Lunar calendar. It will herald the new Islamic month of Shawwal.
