The deceased, believed to be from Bauchi State, reportedly died at Muzdalifah in the early hours of Wednesday shortly after pilgrims arrived from Arafat, one of the most spiritually significant stages of the Hajj pilgrimage.
A Nigerian pilgrim participating in the 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia has died during the movement of worshippers from Arafat to Muzdalifah, as millions of Muslims continue the annual pilgrimage rites under intense weather conditions.
The deceased, believed to be from Bauchi State, reportedly died at Muzdalifah in the early hours of Wednesday shortly after pilgrims arrived from Arafat, one of the most spiritually significant stages of the Hajj pilgrimage.
Saudi security personnel and emergency medical officials were seen evacuating the body from the area shortly after the incident occurred, as other pilgrims continued the overnight transition between the holy sites.
Eyewitnesses said the deceased was wheeled away by Saudi police officers alongside emergency responders, while two officials believed to be attached to the Bauchi State pilgrims contingent accompanied the evacuation team.
