Female Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia —NAHCON official (Punch)

An elderly female Nigerian pilgrim from Sokoto State has died in Madinah, Saudi Arabia a few days to the commencement of 2019 Hajj rites.

Dr Hamidu Liman, Head of Medical team, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, made the disclosure while speaking with journalists in Madinah on Tuesday.

Liman, who did not identify the deceased, said she had an ailment before embarking on the trip. He said she was referred to Al Ansar hospital, Madinah, where she died, four days ago.

According to Liman, the deceased was buried in Madinah after her family was contacted. Read more