The hometown of President Buhari has been overwhelmed in hysteria following the return of the Fulani leader from London after 49 days.
Some of the joyous youths celebrating in Katsina
As early as 8am on Friday in Daura, Katsina State, residents trooped out in droves to the frontage of the Emir of Daura's house to celebrate the return of President Muhammadu Buhari.
The youths stormed the major roads with posters chanting “Sai Baba” and “Baban mu ya dawo” meaning “Our Father has returned”.
The people were seen doing car and motorcycle display and carrying out rally on the streets to show their happiness and excitement over his return. In a visit to Mai Shai joint by a Vanguard correspondent, he gathered that the well to do people in the society settle bills of people there to take breakfast.
Around Sabuwar Kasuwa and Sabon Laye, area of Katsina, people were seen in cluster groups discussing President Buhari’s arrival.
President Buhari had left Nigeria for London on a 10 days vacation and returned Friday after spending 49 days due to his heath condition.
In other news, some traders in the northern part of the country have been reported to have given out their wares for free. According to a Twitter user, a trader and ardent supporter of the president refused to collect money from him after he purchased water melon.
He said the trader's decision was based on his excitement about the president's imminent return.
Meanwhile, supporters of the president have started using the hashtag #BabaOyoyo loosely translated as 'Baba Welcome' to express their happiness.