Sad news has emerged from the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage as Jamila Muhammad, a female pilgrim from Plateau State, has passed away in Saudi Arabia.
Authorities confirmed her death but have yet to release further details regarding the circumstances. Jamila was part of the Nigerian contingent participating in this year’s Hajj.
The Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has expressed condolences to her family, describing her as a devout Muslim who had looked forward to completing the pilgrimage.
May her soul rest in peace.