By Shamsu Babanbua

A pilgrim from Kano State, Malam Shu’aibu Jibrin, has died in Saudi Arabia after a brief illness while on the 2025 Hajj exercise.

SolaceBase gathered that Jibrin passed away on Tuesday at King Abdulaziz Hospital.

His grandson, Sama’uddin Aliyu Kadawa, who is also in Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage, confirmed the incident in an interview with our reporter.

According to Aliyu, the late Jibrin was a farmer from Gargai in Bebeji Local Government Area.

He stated that although he had a history of ulcer and hypertension, doctors at the hospital confirmed he suffered cardiac arrest and heart failure.

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Aliyu further added that “He was okay when he left home. After he became ill, he was admitted to King Abdulazeez Hospital for two days and was discharged after his health improved.

“Unfortunately, his condition worsened again yesterday, and he was rushed back to the hospital.

“Despite the efforts of our Nigerian doctors and the medical team at the hospital, he passed away around 2:50 a.m,” he added.

Aliyu added that Jibrin was buried in Saudi Arabia according to Islamic rites.