By Ayodele Oni
Nigeria has recorded second death during the ongoing pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia as a female pilgrim from Plateau State, Hajiya Jamila Muhammad, died.
Jamila’s death was confirmed on Monday night by the Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Daiyabu Dauda, who also serves as the Amirul Hajj for the state’s delegation.
According to Dauda, the late pilgrim passed away at the King Abdul’aziz Hospital in Makkah due to complications related to diabetes, as confirmed by attending medical personnel.
He explained that upon receiving reports of her deteriorating condition, he immediately directed the medical team to attend to her at the hospital, following instructions from Governor Caleb Mutfwang to prioritize the health and well-being of all Plateau pilgrims.
Her funeral prayer was held at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and was attended by officials of the pilgrimage board and her relatives. She was laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
“With a heavy heart and in full submission to the will of Allah, we announce the passing of one of our female pilgrims, Hajiya Jamila Muhammad, on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Makkah.
Her death was attributed to complications arising from diabetes,” the statement read.
Dauda also referenced a verse from the Holy Quran, saying: “And whoever leaves his home as an emigrant to Allah and His Messenger and then death overtakes him, his reward has already become incumbent upon Allah (Quran 4:100).”
He extended his deepest sympathies to the government and people of Plateau State, as well as the family and friends of the deceased, praying that Allah forgives her shortcomings and grants her Aljannatul Firdaws.
One pilrimage from Edo had earlier been confirmed dead in the Holy Land.
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