Yet-to-be-identified pilgrims from Kaduna and Plateau states were among the six Nigerians who died during Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia.
So far, only six out of the 95,000 Nigerian pilgrims for this year’s hajj have been reported dead, according to the head of the Nigerian medical team for the pilgrimage, Dr Usman Galadima.
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Galadima disclosed this Saturday night in Makkah speaking during a pre-Arafat meeting with stakeholders.
He said two of the deceased pilgrims were from Osun and Kaduna states, adding Plateau had one.
According to him, one of them died of cardiac arrest; and others, of illnesses he did not disclose.
Galadima, whose presentation was tagged: ‘Vital Events as of June 24, 2023’, said the team attended to 30 pilgrims with mental health challenges.
He, however, assured that the patients would perform hajj as they “are now in a stable condition.”
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Galadima said seven pregnancies were recorded among the pilgrims; two from Sokoto State and one each from Adamawa, Kwara, Yobe, Plateau and Katsina.
He added that two miscarriages were recorded; while a diabetic pilgrim had his leg amputated.
He said his team offered consultations to a total of 15, 860 Nigerian pilgrims and referred about 100 to Saudi hospitals.
Earlier, the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikirullah Kunle Hassan, said all the 95,000 Nigerian pilgrims had been airlifted for the exercise.
“I want to appreciate the support and guidance of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima for their support in many ways. Our being here today is made possible for their support and guidance on the leadership of NAHCON,” he said.
