The Ondo State government has said four pilgrims have been confirmed dead and six others still missing in Saudi Arabia.
Commissioner for Information Kayode Akinmade at a media briefing with his Women Affairs counterpart, Lady Yemi Mahmud-Fasominu in Akure yesterday, said the government commiserates with the families of the victims.
The government enjoined the people to pray for the missing victims.
He said there would be a special Jumat service in memory of the departed at the Akure Central Mosque on Friday while prayer sessions will hold simultaneously in all mosques across the state.