Categories: CrimesNews

Plateau pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia

A pilgrim from Plateau State, Jamila Muhammad, has died in Saudi Arabia.

The Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mr Daiyabu Dauda, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

Dauda said the pilgrim died at the King Abdul’aziz hospital in Makkah on Monday over complication from diabetes.

He stated: “When the complications began, we immediately took her to the hospital for proper medication in line with our mandate.

WHO launches emergency health response in flood-hit Niger communities

“Unfortunately, we lost her and the doctor at hospital confirmed it was complications due to diabetes.”

Dauda added that the deceased has since been buried in Makkah according to Islamic rites.

He condoled with her family over the loss and urged them to take solace in God.

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

Ekiti election: Accreditation begins as over one million voters elect new governor

Accreditation has commenced across Ekiti State as more than one million registered voters head to…

40 minutes ago

NADF, NRCRI launch initiative to revive Nigeria’s ginger industry

The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike,…

55 minutes ago

NGX investors lose N939bn as banking, industrial stocks decline

Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) lost N939 billion on Friday as sustained profit-taking…

1 hour ago

US sail into World Cup last 32 with Australia win

The United States became the second nation to reach the knockout stage of the 2026…

1 hour ago

INEC, police assure of peaceful Ekiti poll

Over one million eligible voters in Ekiti State are expected to elect a new governor…

2 hours ago

Tinubu has political will ‘in abundance’ — Oshiomhole

Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, says President Bola Tinubu does not lack the political…

2 hours ago

This website uses cookies.