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By Tajudeen Adebanjo, Saudi Arabia
Apilgrim with the Lagos State contingents to Hajj, Alhaja Kuburat Sekoni, has died.
She was said to have died in the bathroom.
The late Alhaja Sekoni came with pilgrims from Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area.
The body of the 66 years old was seen by her roommate when she wanted to use the restroom.
The Lagos State Amir-ul-Hajj and former Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi expressed regret over the incident.
Elegushi said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been briefed on the “unfortunate incident.” The Governor, he said, was sad hearing the news.
The former commissioner prayed to Allah to forgive her shortcomings, accept her Hajj as an act of Ibadah and admit her in Al-Jannah Firdaus.
