There has been a tragic report from Mecca regarding the deaths of some Ghanaians during the Hajj Pilgrimage. Six victims have been confirmed dead, while seven others are also reportedly deceased but have not been officially confirmed.
Abdul Rahman Alhassan Gomda, the spokesperson for the Hajj Board, said this was true when speaking to Umaru Sanda on Eyewitness News. He disclosed that the pilgrims who were confined in their camps homes were subjected to heat wave that exceeded 41 degrees Celsius.
According to Mr. Gomda, “we were confined to our camps during the critical hours. Unfortunately we later learned that not only Georgians but also Ghanaians had lost their lives due to the heat wave”.
“The forensic team at the morgue has been working tirelessly, using fingerprints to identify the deceased”. Gomda added.
“So far, they have confirmed six Ghanaians among the casualties. It will take some time to determine the full extent of the losses suffered by our community.”
Ghanaian Muslims and the rest of the citizens have shown their condolences and prayed for those who lost their lives and their families.
