A Nigerian pilgrim from Kwara State, Hajia Hawawu Mohammed, is reported to have committed suicide in Saudi Arabia.

The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board, Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, announced on Sunday, June 9, 2024, that Hawawu allegedly ended her life by jumping from the rooftop of her apartment in Madina.

Abdulkadir also mentioned that another pilgrim, Saliu Mohammed, passed away in the intensive care unit of a public hospital in Madina.

Saliu Mohammed had traveled to the holy land as part of batch 3 of the state contingent.

The Pilgrims’ Board expressed deep regret over these tragic events and emphasized their acceptance of Allah’s will in all matters.

“Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board sends heartfelt commiserations 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; while Hajia Hawawu Mohammed (Batch 9) also died following what Saudi authorities have investigated and found to be an unfortunate suicidal episode from the rooftop of her apartment in Madina.”