A former permanent secretary in Bauchi state has been reported to have died during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, Punch Metro reports.
His death was disclosed in a media statement signed by the Information Officer, Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mohammed Yunusa.
Yunusa, in his statement, said the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, condoled with the family of the deceased over the unfortunate incident.
He said: “Bala Mohammed again condoled with families, government and good people of Bauchi State over the death of one of Bauchi pilgrims, AlhajiAdo Santuraki Pali, a former Permanent Secretary to Bauchi State Government.”