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The Executive Secretary, Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board Alhaji Umar Makun Lapai, has announced the death of one of the pilgrims from the state, in Makkah.
A statement from the spokesperson of the board, Hassana Isah on Wednesday names the dead pilgrim as Alhaji Mamman Nasiru Zungeru, from Wushishi Local Government Area.
“The burial prayers and rites shall be conducted by Saudi authorities,” the statement said.
It also prayed that Allah grant the deceased “Aljanatul Firdausi and give the family the fortitude to bear the loss”.
