The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ambassador Ismail Abba Yusuf has conveyed deep condolences on behalf of the Federal Government to the family of Mallama Aishatu Muhammadu, a pilgrim from Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State, who died in Saudi Arabia on 9th May 2026, at the age of 73 years.
The pilgrim suffered a fatal cardiac arrest en route from Jeddah to the holy city of Madinah.
Ambassador Yusuf conveyed the condolences in a phone call to the brother of the deceased, Umaru Jauro Koko, with prayers that Almighty Allah grant the deceased Mallama Aishatu Aljannatul Firdaus.
He also prayed that Allah grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Ambassador Yusuf assured the family of the government’s support in ensuring the safe return of the deceased’s personal effects, including BTA and death certificate, through the Adamawa State Pilgrims Welfare Commission.
Mallama Aisha is survived by many children, grandchildren, and a great-grandchild, among whom is Abdullahi Bello, Divisional Officer, Ganye Division of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps.