Two Nigerian pilgrims have been confirmed dead during the ongoing Hajj in Madina, Saudi Arabia.
One of the deaths has been identified as a suicide, according to investigations by Saudi authorities.
In a press release signed by the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Abdulsalam Abdulkabir, it was revealed that one of the deceased, Hajia Hawawu, died after falling from the rooftop of her apartment in an incident determined to be a suicide.
This tragic event has cast a somber shadow over the pilgrimage for the Kwara contingent.
The board’s release also reported the death of another pilgrim, Saliu Mohammed, who passed away in the intensive care unit of a public hospital in Madina after suddenly falling ill. The specific details of his illness were not disclosed.
Expressing deep regret over these unfortunate incidents, the board described the events as “sad” and stated its submission to the decree and ultimate knowledge of Allah in all affairs.
The board extended its profound condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for Allah’s comfort and forgiveness for the deceased.
The statement reads, “Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board sends heartfelt commiserations to the families of two of our pilgrims who returned to their Lord in Madina, Saudi Arabia.
“Saliu Mohammed, who arrived with Batch 3 of the state contingent, died in an intensive care unit of a public hospital in Madina after suddenly falling ill; while Hajia Hawawu Mohammed (Batch 9) also died following what Saudi authorities have investigated and found to be an unfortunate suicidal episode from the rooftop of her apartment in Madina.
“The pilgrims’ board deeply regrets these sad events but submits totally to the decree and ultimate knowledge of Allaah in all affairs.
“The board sends profound condolences to their families and asks Allaah to grant them comfort and forgive the deceased.”
