Three pilgrims from Sokoto state have lost their lives during the this year’s Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia, according to the Director-General, Sokoto State Pilgrims’ Welfare Agency (PWA), Alhaji Ibrahim Umar.
The pilgrims include: two females, one each from Goronyo and Bodinga local governments and a male pilgrim from Sokoto North Local Government.
Umar who made the disclosure to reporters on Friday said the deceased lost their lives in Mecca, after successfully completing the 2016 Hajj exercise.
“All of them have been buried according to Islamic rites in Mecca, while their families were duly informed about their demise.
“Another male pilgrim from Sokoto North Local Government is currently receiving medical attention at a Mecca hospital.
“He will be airlifted back to Nigeria through the Kano Airport by the Saudi authorities when he gets well,” Umar,added.
He said the ninth and last flight of 532 pilgrims from the state arrived the Sokoto Airport, 2.00 am on Friday.
“A total of 4,746 pilgrims from the state had been successfully transported back home”, he confirmed.