From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto
The Sokoto State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has announced the death of two female pilgrims from the state in Makkah following the successful completion of the 2026 Hajj exercise.
The State Deputy Amirul Hajj and Grand Khadi of Sokoto State, Alhaji Sodangi Acida, disclosed this during an interview with journalists in Makkah.
According to him, the deceased pilgrims were identified as Ladi Umar from Bodinga Local Government Area and Hadiza Umar from Yabo Local Government Area.
Alhaji Acida conveyed the condolences of the Sokoto State Government to the families of the deceased and prayed to Almighty Allah to forgive their shortcomings and grant them Aljannatul Firdaus.
Speaking on the return journey of the pilgrims, the Deputy Amirul Hajj stated that the first batch of Sokoto State pilgrims is scheduled to depart Saudi Arabia for Nigeria on June 14, 2026.
In a statement issued by the Head of Information and Communications of the Agency, Faruku Umar, Acida explained that the return flights would be conducted based on the principle of “first to arrive, first to depart.”
The Grand Khadi also advised pilgrims to strictly comply with the approved luggage regulations, emphasizing that each pilgrim’s baggage must not exceed the stipulated 32-kilogram limit.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Agency, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar JJ, expressed profound gratitude to the Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, for his unwavering support and commitment to the welfare of the state’s pilgrims throughout the Hajj exercise.
He further commended the state government delegation, the Chairman and Board Members of the Agency, members of staff, and all Sokoto State pilgrims for their support, cooperation, and dedication, which contributed significantly to the successful conduct of the 2026 Hajj operation.
