An intending pilgrim of Kano state, Hajiya Zubaida Rabi’u, from Zawaciki ward in Kumbotso Local Government Area has sustained a dislocation on her leg after arriving at King Abdul-Aziz International Airport in Jeddah.
Sulaiman A. Dederi,. spokesman of the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday.
He said the state’s Amirul Hajj for 2026 Hajj exercise and the Emir of Gaya, Dr Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir, alongside his deputy, the Emir of Karaye, Alhaji Muhammad Mahraz Karaye, har paid a sympathy and assessment visit to the intending pilgrim, who is receiving treatment at her lodge.
According to Mr Dederi, the visit took place at Al-Nakheel Hotel, located in the Western Central Area of Madinah, where the officials met with the affected pilgrim and her caregivers to assess her condition and ensure that adequate support measures are in place.
During the visit, according to Mr Dederi, the Amirul Hajj and his delegation offered prayers for her speedy recovery and prayed for Allah’s continued protection throughout the Hajj exercise.
“As part of immediate intervention measures, Dr. Aliyu Ibrahim Abdulkadir directed that all necessary welfare arrangements be expedited in Madinah.
” He specifically approved the purchase of train tickets for the injured pilgrim and her two caregivers to ensure a safe and comfortable journey to Makkah.
“The Kano Amirul Hajj Committee reiterated its dedication to the health, safety, and welfare of Kano pilgrims throughout the 2026 Hajj operations,”part of the statement reads.
Mr Dederi said the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of all pilgrims from the state, assuring that Hajiya Zubaida would be taken to hospital in Makkah to continue receiving proper medical attention until she fully recovers.
