Nigeria female pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia

National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, (NAHCON) say an elderly female Nigerian pilgrim from Sokoto state has died in Madinah, Saudi Arabia few days to the commencement of 2019 Hajj rites.

Head of medical team, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, Hamidu Liman, made the disclosure to journalists in Madinah today.

Liman, who did not identify the deceased, said she had an ailment before embarking on the trip.

He said the deceased has been buried in Madinah after her family was contacted.

Liman advises intending pilgrims to ascertain their health status before embarking on pilgrimage because it involves lots of energy-sapping activities.