An intention to go on pilgrimage has ended in
sorrow for one unfortunate pilgrim and his family
after it was reported that he died in transit.
Despite medical reports purportedly certifying
him fit for the trip, Mr. Amos Peter, a pilgrim
from Niger State reportedly died a few hours
before arrival in Israel.
According to reports, when the deceased
suddenly took ill, first aid was administered to
him and he was subsequently taken to a
Hospital in Turkey but was confirmed dead on
arrival.
Nigerian Eye reports:
Head of Medical team leading the pilgrimage
to the Holy land, Dr. Joseph Kolo confirmed
that late Peter like other pilgrims from the
state had undergone thorough medical
examinations and were all certified and
declared medically fit for the trip and
wondered the cause of the sudden death.
Meanwhile, the corpse of the deceased is been
expected back in the country and would be
handed over to the family for interment. Late
Peter was part of the 286 Christian pilgrims
who left the state through the Nnamdi
Azikiwe International Airport for Israel for
this year’s Holy pilgrimage.
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