Two female pilgrims from Sokoto State have died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after successfully completing the 2026 Hajj exercise. The Deputy Amirul Hajj and Grand Khadi of Sokoto State, Alhaji Sodangi Acida, disclosed the deaths in a statement issued by the Head of Information and Communications of the Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency, Faruku Umar.
The deceased were identified as Ladi Umar from Bodinga Local Government Area and Hadiza Umar from Yabo Local Government Area. Acida said two other female pilgrims involved in the same accident are currently receiving treatment at a Saudi hospital. One is being treated for a fracture while the other sustained an arm dislocation.
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The Sokoto State Government has conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed to Allah to forgive their shortcomings and grant them Aljannatul Firdaus. Acida also announced that the first batch of Sokoto pilgrims is scheduled to depart Saudi Arabia for Nigeria on June 14, with return flights based on the principle of “first to arrive, first to depart.”
He urged all pilgrims to comply with approved luggage regulations and ensure their baggage does not exceed the stipulated 32-kilogram limit. Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary of the agency, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar JJ, expressed appreciation to Governor Ahmad Aliyu for his support towards the welfare of Sokoto pilgrims throughout the Hajj exercise.
He also commended members of the state delegation, the agency’s board and staff, and the pilgrims for their cooperation, which contributed to the successful conduct of the 2026 Hajj opeation.
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