A pilgrim from Plateau State on pilgrimage in Mecca, Hajiya Jamila Muhammad, died on Monday.
Hajiya Jamila was said to have died as a result of diabetic complications.
This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Executive Secretary Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alh. Daiyabu Dauda, made available to journalists in Jos on Tuesday.
“From God we are, and to him, we shall on return with heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah.
“Plateau State has lost one of her female pilgrim, Hajiya Jamila Muhammad on Monday, 2nd, June, 2025, at the King Abdul’aziz hospital Mecca as a result of diabetic complications according to the doctors.
“When the issue was reported to me, I directed the medical team to immediately take her to the hospital for proper medication inline with the directives of our Governor, Caleb Mutfwang,” parts of the statement read.
The sxecutive secretary extended his heartfelt condolences to the Government of Plateau State, her immediate family, friends and relatives for this irreparable loss.
He also prayed that Allah forgive her shortcomings and admit her into highest place in paradise.
Dauda further disclosed that the Amirul Hajj as well as some other officials alongside relatives of the deceased, attended her funeral prayers at the grand mosque, after which she was buried according to Islamic rites.
Pregnant woman, NDLEA worker, four others electrocuted in Rivers community
A high-tension cable conveying electric current has snapped, killing at least six persons, including a pregnant woman and worker with the NDLEA, in Okrika Community, Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, the Nation learnt.
The incident, which reportedly occured around 1:12 am on Monday. also razed a building and destroyed properties worth millions.
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