Sad news: Intending pilgrim dies hours before arrival in Israel

by Adeola Balogun

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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