Another Flight from Kebbi Lands in Madinah
On Saturday morning, the Kebbi State Government confirmed the arrival of the third flight from Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, to Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
A total of 430 intending pilgrims from Gwandu, Aliero, Bunza, and Kalgo Local Government Areas of Kebbi, along with Kebbi Government Officials (KGO), were on board the plane that departed from Birnin Kebbi.
Departing Nigeria at 4:00 pm Nigerian time, the plane reached Madinah at 12:30 am Saudi Arabian time, as stated by Ahmed Idris, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor.
According to Malam Hussaini Abubakar-Giro, a board member of the Kebbi Pilgrims Welfare Board, all necessary arrangements had been made to receive the pilgrims in Madinah and transfer them to their designated hotels.
Upon arrival, the pilgrim...