18 Nigerians died at the just concluded Hajj in Saudi

Eighteen Nigerians died at the just concluded 2016 Hajj in Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said.

According to the body, the victims were from Kwara, Kogi, Bauchi, Taraba, Niger, Kaduna and the FCT.

Ibrahim Kana, head of NAHCON’s medical team said two pilgrims, including a 40-year-old woman, died in Madinah, three died in Muna, while 13 died in Makkah.