In a statement issued by the Commission’s Principal Information Officer, Shafii Mohammed, a total of 1,310 pilgrims were flown back to Nigeria from Jeddah on four separate flights operated by Maxair, Flynas, UMZA Air, and Air Peace.
According to the breakdown, Maxair flight VM269 departed Jeddah at 8:07 am with 551 pilgrims and seven officials, heading to Bauchi.
Shortly after, Flynas flight XY9006 lifted 413 pilgrims and six officials bound for Kebbi at 9:45 am.
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