Hajj: Lagos State Pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia

A female pilgrim from Lagos State has reportedly died in Medina, Saudi Arabia while performing the ongoing hajj. The pilgrim, Basirat Olatunji, was said to have died in her sleep. She hailed from Eti Osa area of Lagos.

A top government source who craved anonymity with PM News confirmed the demise of Olatunji in Medina, saying the government was aware of the incident.

The state government had warned that pilgrims who are sick would not be allowed to travel to Saudi Arabia but report has it that the warning has always been flouted as a lot of pilgrims from the state have always died in thr holy land, as a result of sicjness or old age.

At least 3,082 pilgrims from Lagos State have successfully arrived in Medina which is their first port of call as they are set to perform this year’s hajj.

According to the spokesman of the state Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Durojaiye Luqmon, the pilgrims would stay at least one day in Medina before proceeding to Mecca.

While in Medina, the pilgrims will visit holy sites and the mosque of Prophet Mohammed where the tomb of the prophet is and those of his disciples.