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What Happened to Nigeria's Hajj Pilgrims?

Female pilgrims who were allegedly "deported" by Saudi authorities were flown home at the request of the Nigerian government so that certain "anomalies" could be rectified, says the National Hajj Commission.

  • Nigeria:   Pilgrims Not Deported - Hajj Commission

    Vanguard, 30 September 2012

    The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has described as untrue reports that female Muslim pilgrims who were airlifted back to Nigeria last week were deported by the Saudi Arabian… Read more »

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