Hajj 2025: How lost $5k was found, returned by Nigerian pilgrim to Russian owner

• Hajiya Zainab, a Nigerian pilgrim from Plateau state, recovered and returned $5,000 (about ₦8,240,000 astatine ₦1,648 per USD) to a Russian proprietor successful Masjidul Haram, Makkah, connected Tuesday
• The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) and Plateau State Pilgrims Board, led by Hon. Daiyabu Dauda, confirmed the improvement successful a terse statement
• Honourable Dauda hailed the Nigerian woman for displaying a uncommon enactment of honesty and kindness during the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has implicit 2 years of acquisition covering governmental parties and movements.

A Nigerian pilgrim identified arsenic Hajiya Zainab from Plateau authorities has returned a missing $5,000 to a Russian proprietor successful Saudi Arabia.

Hajiya Zainab, Plateau authorities pilgrim, returned the wealth she recovered to Russian proprietor successful Saudi Arabi. Photo credit: Hajiya Zainab, Asharq Al-Awsat
Source: UGC

NAHCON reacts arsenic Nigerian pilgrim returns $5k to owner

The money, astir N8,240,000 utilizing an speech complaint of N1,648 per USD, was recovered by the Nigerian pilgrim successful Masjidul Haram successful Makkah connected Tuesday, May 27.

As reported by Daily Trust, the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) and Plateau State Pilgrims Board, led by Hon. Daiyabu Dauda, confirmed the improvement successful a connection connected Wednesday, May 28.

“She demonstrated exceptional integrity and honesty by returning $5,000 she recovered successful Masjidul Haram to its rightful owner. That’s a singular enactment of kindness!“Her actions embody the values of honesty, trustworthiness, and compassion, which are indispensable for a Muslim. May her communicative animate others to emulate her exemplary behaviour,” Dauda said.

Millions of pilgrims statesman 2025 Hajj. Image for illustration purposes. Photo credit: Anadolu Ajansi
Source: UGC

Pilgrim returns mislaid purse

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that a pilgrim from Jigawa state, Abba Saadu Limawa, returned a purse containing $800, 690 Saudi Riyal, and Russian currency recovered astatine the Masjid Nabawi during the 2024 Hajj.

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) reported the enactment of honesty, with Limawa handing the purse to NAHCON Chairman/CEO Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi.

The incident, praised by NAHCON, underscores the value of integrity and ethical behaviour among pilgrims.

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• Hajj fare: Nigerian politician approves N2.1bn subsidy

Saudi Arabia deports Sheikh Gumi from 2025 Hajj

In different development, Legit.ng reported that Saudi Arabian authorities barred Sheikh Ahmad Gumi from participating successful the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage.

The salient Kaduna-based Islamic student was deported backmost to Nigeria connected Monday, May 25, 2025.

The arguable Islamic cleric shared details of what happened and the crushed helium was barred from participating successful the spiritual rites.

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