A female pilgrim from Plateau State, Hajiya Jamila Muhammad, has passed away while performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Her death, which occurred on Monday, June 2, 2025, was attributed to complications arising from diabetes.
The sad development was confirmed in a press statement issued by the Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Daiyabu Dauda, and made available to journalists in Jos on Tuesday.
“From God we are, and to him, we shall on return with heavy heart and total submission to the will of Allah.
“Plateau State has lost one of her female pilgrim, Hajiya Jamila Muhammad on Monday, 2nd, June, 2025, at the King Abdul’aziz hospital Mecca as a result of diabetic complications according to the doctors.
“When the issue was reported to me, I directed the medical team to immediately take her to the hospital for proper medication inline with the directives of our Governor, Caleb Mutfwang,” parts of the statement read.
In the statement, Alhaji Dauda expressed his condolences to the Government of Plateau State, the deceased’s family, and all those affected by the loss.
He prayed that Allah forgive her sins and grant her eternal rest in the highest level of paradise.
The executive secretary also revealed that the Amirul Hajj, other officials, and relatives of the late pilgrim were present at her funeral prayers, held at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. She was laid to rest according to Islamic customs.
