Abubakar Abdulkadir Mayos, an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has returned $505 and 30 Saudi Riyals in lost Basic Travelling Allowance (BTA) to an intending pilgrim in Yola. BTA is a foreign currency allowance provided to pilgrims to cover personal expenses, including meals, transportation, and shopping, outside the arrangements made by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

NAHCON officials successfully located the owner, Maimuna Salihu, a pilgrim from Taraba State, at the Yola Pilgrims’ Camp. The funds were returned to her to the delight of fellow pilgrims and with commendations from officials, including the Director of Planning from Taraba and the NAHCON liaison officer.

In a separate event, 411 pilgrims from Yobe State were airlifted from Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri, Borno State, via Umza Aviation Services. This flight also included the final batch of 73 pilgrims from Adamawa State. The Secretary of NAHCON, Dr. Mustapha Muhammad Ali, and the Director of Administration and Human Resources, Alhaji Babagana Bukar, were present to witness the airlift.

Dr. Ali advised the pilgrims to behave as good representatives of Nigeria and to strictly follow the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He cautioned them against actions that could damage their reputation or that of the country. He also urged the pilgrims to pray for peace, security, and prosperity in Nigeria and for its leaders during their spiritual journey.