Sokoto Hajj pilgrims fly to Saudi Arabia Monday

A first batch of pilgrims on the 2017 Hajj from Sokoto flies out to Saudi Arabia on Monday, the Pilgrims Welfare Agency has disclosed. The agency has warned pilgrims against carrying hard drugs and any prohibited items. Director general of the agency, Ibrahim Umar said anyone caught with drugs would be handed over to the […]

A first batch of pilgrims on the 2017 Hajj from Sokoto flies out to Saudi Arabia on Monday, the Pilgrims Welfare Agency has disclosed.

The agency has warned pilgrims against carrying hard drugs and any prohibited items.

Director general of the agency, Ibrahim Umar said anyone caught with drugs would be handed over to the appropriate authorities for prosecution.

The DG lauded Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal for creating a conducive atmosphere for a successful Hajj operation in the state.

He assured that all arrangements were in place   to ensure a successful hajj.

According to him, decent accommodation and other logistics had been ensured in Makkah and Madinah for their comfort.