Nigerian Pilgrim Allegedly Commits Suicide in Saudi Arabia, Another Dies from Illness
A Nigerian pilgrim from Kwara State, Hajia Hawawu Mohammed, has reportedly committed suicide in Saudi Arabia.
The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, June 9, 2024, stating that Hawawu was suspected to have killed herself by jumping from the rooftop of her apartment in Madina.
Abdulkadir also reported that another pilgrim, Saliu Mohammed, died in the intensive care unit of a public hospital in Madina.
Saliu Mohammed had arrived in the holy land with batch 3 of the state contingent.
The pilgrims’ board expressed deep regret over these tragic events but submitted to the decree and ultimate knowledge of Allah in all affairs.
“Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board sends heartfelt condolences to the families of two of our pilgrims who returned to their Lord in Madina, Saudi Arabia,” the statement read.
“Saliu Mohammed, who arrived with batch 3 of the state contingent, died in an intensive care unit of a public hospital in Madina after suddenly falling ill. Hajia Hawawu Mohammed (batch 9) also died following what Saudi authorities have investigated and found to be an unfortunate suicide from the rooftop of her apartment in Madina.”