The Head of the National Hajj Commission, Bello Tambawwal on Sunday said that three Nigeria pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia.
Mr Tambawwal disclosed this in an interview in Medina, saying the pilgrims were from Kebbi, Kano and Katsina states.

He said the first was a pilgrim from Kano State, who died aboard the plane conveying him and others in the inaugural flight to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

He said the others died in Medina from illnesses but added that “both of them were in their ripe age at the time of their death.’’

Mr Tambawwal said the Nigerian mission was working hard to ensure that medical services were available to the pilgrims always by operating two clinics in Medina, which rendered services for 24 hours.

He said the commission was working with the medical teams of state pilgrims’ boards to ensure that priority attention was given to the health- care of pilgrims.

He commended the Federal Capital Territory, Edo, Jigawa, Osun and Kogi states for their zeal and commitment to the health-care of their pilgrims and urged others to emulate them.

bankyblue: Gud one, they died in holy land. May their soul rest in peace. Amen

mrmofasa: Without any intention to spite, can someone please enlighten me on how inportant it is to go to Saudi Arabia in one's lifetime?

Why would the Saudi Arabian Embassy grant visas to people 'at their ripe old age'? What happened to health safety of air travellers?

DANILSA: PEOPLE THAT WENT FOR PILGRIMAGE ARE DETAINED FOR DAYS WITHOUT GOOD REASONS,FOR GOD'S SAKE WHY WONT THEY DIE? SOME OF THIS PEOPLE ARE FRAGILE HEALTH WISE,AND NO BODY HAS PROTESTED AGAINST THE SENSELESS AND RECKLESS BEHAVIOR OF THE MUSLIM PILGRIM BOARD WHO KNEW WHAT IS RIGHT AND REFUSE DOING IT, AND WENT AHEAD TO SEND THIS PEOPLE TO SAUDI ARABIA THEREBY BRINGING SHAME TO NIGERIA AND DEATH TO IT'S PEOPLE. I THINK THE HEAD OF THE BOARD SHOULD RESIGN.

chucky234: Sad,may their souls rest in perfect peace ,amen.
3 X 77 = 231 virgins

sulex947: pls try nd get educated, cos u re still ignorant about so many facts around u

ashson: Pls if u are not going to say anything good dnt comment here. just pray for the deceased if u so wish. if not just keep your smelling mouth SHUT. MAY THEIR SOULS REST IN ENDLESS PEACE. Amen

Yomieluv: there is freedom of speech,if the mods don't want comments,it won't be on the front page,I've got right to say anything,anyhow and anywhere.
But sha,may their souls rest in Peace.

tbaba1234:

Well, it is one of the pillars of the faith... Muslims are advised to go to the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime if they can afford to...

An old person can appoint someone to do the pilgrimage on their behalf if they are not strong enough...

bankyblue: Gud one, they died in holy land. May their soul rest in peace. Amen

chucky234: Sad,may their souls rest in perfect peace ,amen.
3 X 77 = 231 virgins