A Nigerian professor, Tijani El-Miskin, has been identified among the dead at the stampede that occurred in Mina, Saudi Arabia during this year’s Hajj.
The stampede occurred on Thursday, with no fewer than 717 persons confirmed dead.
According to a report by The Nation newspaper, one of those who went on the pilgrimage with El-Meskin, Alhaji Umar Farouk, confirmed the death of the professor via a text message.
Farouk, The Nation reported, expressed deep grief over the loss of lives, adding: “Whatever happens to man is the wish of Almighty Allah.”
El-Miskin was a professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies.
He was among the 11 candidates who last year vied for appointment as Vice Chancellor of the University of Maiduguri.
He was the Chairman of Borno State Pilgrims Welfare Board.
He also lectured at the Nigerian Defence Academy in Kaduna years ago.
The late professor was well known as a strong advocate of the unity of the Muslim Ummah.
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