Hajj 2026: Lagos records seamless pilgrimage as 1,600 pilgrims return safely from Saudi Arabia

By Lukman Olabiyi
All 1,600 pilgrims from Lagos State who participated in the 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have returned safely to Nigeria, marking the successful conclusion of the state’s pilgrimage operations.
The final batch of 187 pilgrims arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Saturday, bringing the 2026 Hajj exercise to a close.
Speaking with journalists at the airport, the Amir-ul-Hajj and Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode, described the pilgrimage as a remarkable success, attributing the achievement to meticulous planning, teamwork and the exemplary conduct of the pilgrims throughout their stay in the Hol...