Nigerian Pilgrim Dies Buried In Saudi Arabia

By Ayodele Oni

A Nigeria pilgrim performing this year’s Hajj, has been reported dead in Saudi Arabia.

The deceased, from Kebbi state, was among the over 18,000 pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s pilgrimage.

The Kebbi State Pilgrims Welfare Board identified the dead as Tawalkatu Busare Alako from Jega Local Government Area.

Alhaji Faruku Aliyu-Enabo, Executive Chairman of the board disclosed this in a statement issued to Journalists in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

He said the deceased died on Saturday after a brief illness, adding that her funeral prayer took place at the Al-Masjid Al-Haram (Ka’aba) and buried according to Islamic rites on the same day.

The Chairman, on behalf of Kebbi State Government, extended  condolences to her immediate family, Kebbi pilgrims and entire people of the State.