Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board has expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of two of pilgrims who died in Madina, Saudi Arabia.
In a statement the Executive Secretary of the state Muslims Pilgrims welfare board ,Alhaji Abdulkadir Abdulsalam said
Saliu Mohammed, who arrived with Batch 3 of the state contingent, died in an intensive care unit of a public hospital in Madina after suddenly falling ill.
He said Hajia Hawawu Mohammed (Batch 9) also died following what Saudi authorities have investigated and found to be an unfortunate suicidal episode from the rooftop of her apartment in Madina.
Alhaji Abdulsalam said the pilgrims’ board deeply regrets the sad events, but submits totally to the decree and ultimate knowledge of Allaah in all affairs.
He sends profound condolences to their families and prayed Allah to grant them Aljannah Firdaus.
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