Saudi Arabia: Plateau pilgrim passes away

A pilgrim from Plateau State has died in Makka, Saudi Arabia. The deceased is identified as Ismaila Musa.

The news of his demise was confirmed by Alhaji Daiyabu Dauda, the Executive Secretary, Plateau Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board in a statement issued on Tuesday, June 18 in Jos.

Dauda disclosed the deceased who hails from Mangu Local Government Area of the state, died on Tuesday after a brief illness.

“He was ill and had been on admission at Annur Specialist Hospital in Makka since May 31.

"We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the government and people of Plateau.

”We pray that Allah will accept his hajj, grant him eternal rest and give his family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Dauda prayed.