Mecca crane crash: Buhari tells officials to ensure safety of Nigerian pilgrims

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President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Embassy in Saudi Arabia to ensure the security and well-being of Nigerian pilgrims.
He gave the directive in a statement to commiserate with King Salman, the people of Saudi Arabia and the worldwide Islamic community over the tragic loss of lives in Friday’s crane collapse at the Grand Mosque of Mecca in which not less that 107 persons died.
As details of the deaths and injuries sustained in the unfortunate incident unfolds, President Buhari urged the officials to closely monitor developments and take necessary action.
He urged Nigerians to pray for the continued safety of their compatriots who are currently in Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj.
According to the a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Sehu, Buhari also prayed that Almighty Allah will receive the souls of those killed in the incident and grant the injured speedy recovery.

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