By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abubakar Abdulkadir Mayos, has demonstrated integrity by returning a lost Basic Travelling Allowance (BTA) of $505 and 30 Saudi Riyals to an intending pilgrim in Yola.
The BTA, meant to cover personal expenses during Hajj, was traced to its owner, Maimuna Salihu, a pilgrim from Taraba State, with the help of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).
The money was handed over to her at the Yola Pilgrims’ Camp, drawing praise from officials and fellow pilgrims.
In a related development, 411 pilgrims from Yobe State were airlifted to Saudi Arabia from the Muhammadu Buhari International Airport in Maiduguri.
The final batch of 73 pilgrims from Adamawa State was also flown out.
NAHCON Secretary, Dr. Mustapha Muhammad Ali, urged the pilgrims to uphold Nigeria’s image and abide by Saudi laws.
He also called for prayers for Nigeria’s peace and prosperity.