1,546 Nigerian Pilgrims Return Home After Hajj
A total of 1,546 Nigerian pilgrims have successfully returned to Nigeria as part of the Hajj return flights that commenced on June 3. The first flight, operated by MaxAir (flight NG267), departed Jeddah for Abuja at 9:27 AM, carrying 560 pilgrims from Nasarawa State.
The second flight, Flyna flight XY9866, took off on June 4 at 5:53 AM, transporting 426 pilgrims from Kebbi State. Later that day, another MaxAir flight (NG263) departed Jeddah for Abuja at 10:54 AM, carrying 560 pilgrims, including 559 from Nasarawa State and one from Katsina State.
These flights are part of the overall airlift plan approved by the Nigerian Pilgrim Commission (NAHCON) for the 2026 Hajj exercise. NAHCON has assured families of pilgrims that adequate arrangements are in place to guarantee a safe and orderly return journey from Saudi Arabia, with expectations for the inbound airlift phase to continue until all Nigerian pilgrims have returned.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Daily Trust. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Daily Trust
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
NAHCON Wraps 2026 Hajj Return Airlift, 38,000 Pilgrims Home
NAHCON to Start Return Airlift for Pilgrims June 5, 2026
Flyna to Start Return Airlift for Nigerian Pilgrims June 4
1,600 Lagos Pilgrims Return Safely from Makkah Hajj 2026
Lagos Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia for 2026 Hajj
Nigerian Pilgrims' Hajj Airlift Begins with Flyna Nigeria
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
