The Saudi government on Monday
apologised to two Nigerian pilgrims who were maltreated by security personnel
at the Madina Airport.
Deputy Governor of Madina region,
Sheikh Mohammad Albijawi tendered the apology during a visit to the victims in
their hotel.
He promised that the security
officials will be sanctioned for their action.
He urged Nigerian pilgrims to be
of good conduct and perform the annual spiritual pilgrimage based on the
religious guidelines and instructions.
Albijawi disclosed that the Saudi
authorities have put facilities in place “to ensure a hitch free Hajj this
year”.
Reacting, Nigerian Ambassador to
Saudi Arabia, Umaru Salisu Zainabu, commended the Saudi Arabia authorities for
a swift response over the incident.
Responding, the affected pilgrims
Audu Damina Muhammad and Ibrahim Nani Godi expressed their gratitude to the
Saudi authorities and the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) for responding to
their plight promptly.
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