Six Taraba pilgrims die ahead of 2026 Hajj airlift to Saudi Arabia

Six intending pilgrims from Taraba State scheduled to enactment successful the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage person died up of their departure to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The acting Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Tanko, disclosed this on Saturday during a farewell ceremonial for intending pilgrims held successful Jalingo, the authorities capital.

Tanko said the authorities would airlift 716 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia on Sunday for the yearly pilgrimage.

He explained that though 738 persons initially indicated involvement successful participating successful the exercise, lone 716 completed outgo of their Hajj fares earlier the deadline and were cleared for travel.

According to him, 723 visas were initially secured for the state, but 7 were aboriginal cancelled pursuing the deaths of six applicants and the disqualification of 1 large woman.

“While 723 visas were secured, 7 were aboriginal cancelled pursuing the decease of six applicants — 4 from earthy causes and 2 from centrifugal accidents — portion different applicant was disqualified aft being recovered pregnant,” Tanko said.

He advised the intending pilgrims to marque prudent usage of their Basic Travel Allowance to debar hardship during their enactment successful Saudi Arabia.

Tanko besides commended Governor Agbu Kefas for providing some motivation and f...