Hajj 2024: Second flight conveying 430 pilgrims arrives Birnin Kebbi

The second flight conveying 430 pilgrims of Kebbi arrived at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport Birnin Kebbi on Monday morning.

The plane, an AIRBUS A330 took-off from the Jeddah International Airport, Saudi Arabia at about 9:00p.m. Saudi time and arrived in Nigeria at about 1:20a.m.

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The flight conveyed pilgrims from Argungu and Dandi Local Government Areas of the state as well as some Kebbi Government Officials (KGOs).

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The third plane is expected to depart Saudi Arabia Sunday night and hopefully arrive Nigeria early Monday morning, Nigerian time. 

(NAN)