The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) yesterday confirmed that a fire that engulfed a hotel in Makkah housing 484 Nigerian pilgrims on Saturday resulted in no loss of life.
According to a statement from NAHCON’s spokesperson, Fatima Usara, the blaze occurred around midday at the Imaratus Sanan Hotel on Shari Mansur Street, while the pilgrims were engaged in rituals at Mina.
The hotel was accommodating pilgrims from six different Nigerian Private Tour Operator Companies.
However, all pilgrims were safe as they were away at the time of the incident.
Prompt action by Saudi emergency responders and hotel staff contained the fire quickly, preventing it from spreading throughout the building, the statement added.
NAHCON’s chairman and CEO, Abdullahi Saleh, immediately visited the site alongside key officials including Commissioner for Policy, Personnel Management and Finance Aliu Abdulrazak, and Deputy Makkah Coordinator Director Alidu Shutti, to evaluate the situation and ensure the welfare of the affected pilgrims.
Mr. Saleh ordered the swift relocation of the pilgrims to alternative accommodations to guarantee their safety and comfort.
Expressing condolences to those affected, the NAHCON leader assured that the commission would provide all necessary support to help ease the impact of the incident.
He also pledged to work closely with the tour operators involved to ensure that the affected pilgrims receive prompt assistance.
The team praised the swift and effective intervention of the Saudi emergency services and acknowledged the cooperation of the hotel staff in managing the emergency.
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