Nigeria on Saturday lost a 73-year-old pilgrim from Adamawa State participating in this year’s Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu.
According to the management of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON), the deceased suffered a fatal cardiac arrest while en route from Jeddah to the holy city of Madinah.
Meanwhile, the Chairman/CEO of NAHCON, Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf, has conveyed deep condolences on behalf of the Federal Government to the family of the late Mallama Muhammadu, who hailed from Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
Ambassador Yusuf conveyed the condolences during a phone call with the deceased’s brother, Umaru Jauro Koko, praying that Almighty Allah grant her Aljannatul Firdaus.
The NAHCON boss also prayed that Allah grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
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He further assured the family of the deceased of the government’s support in ensuring the safe return of Mallama Muhammadu’s personal effects, including her BTA and death certificate, through the Adamawa State Pilgrims Welfare Commission.
The deceased is survived by many children, grandchildren, and a great-grandchild, among whom is the Divisional Officer, Ganye Division of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
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