Hajj 2024: 430 pilgrims arrive Birnin Kebbi Monday morning
Zainab Tanimu
Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria
The second flight conveying 430 pilgrims of Kebbi State has arrived in Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport Birnin Kebbi on Monday morning.
The plane AIRBUS A330 took-off from Jidda International Airport, Saudi Arabia at about 9:00p.m. Saudi time and arrived in Nigeria 1:20a.m.
A statement dated 24/06/2024, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Kebbi State Governor, Ahmed Idris confirmed this.
The flight the statement added conveyed pilgrims from Argungu and Dandi Local Government Areas of the state as well as some Kebbi Government Officials (KGOs).
The third plane is expected to depart Saudi Arabia Sunday night and hopefully arrives Nigeria early Monday morning Nigerian time.
