The death of a pilgrim from Kaduna State, Hasiya Aminu, has been confirmed by The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria.
Hasiya died in her sleep shortly after returning from Mount Arafat, according to her neighbours in the tent.
The Chief of Operations and Head of Nigerian Medical Mission, Dr Usman Galadima, disclosed that no cause had been ascertained for her death.
He said that the family of Aminu has already been informed of her death and she would be buried according to Islamic rites.
