Nigeria, May 25 -- An aide to President Bola Tinubu has urged residents of Kwara and Kogi states to suspend prayers held on mountains in the neighbouring states, amidst the worsening security situation there.

Residents refer to such places as 'Ori Oke,' a Yoruba word meaning 'mountain top'. Some religious people visit such places for special prayers because they believe it brings them closer to God.

Abiodun Esset, the senior special assistant on Community Engagement (North Central) to President Tinubu, gave the advice in a statement on Monday.

"The Office of the SSA to the President on Community Engagement, North Central, has appealed to residents and religious groups in Kwara and Kogi States to temporarily suspend Ori Oke prayer gathe...