The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria NAHCON wish to draw the attention of Nigerians traveling to kingdom of Saudi Arabia especially for Umrah to be wary of unsolicited assistance from unknown persons at Departure points, who rush on the travellers, especially VIPs to offer assistance in carrying their luggage’s to weighing and check in counters.
Information received indicated that these unsuspecting people offering assistance have now developed a plot where they plant drugs on such VIP luggages and such is now creating problem for travellers.
To stop this nefarious activity, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria is advising all Umrah pilgrims irrespective of status to henceforth ensure they accompany their luggage up to the last point at the checking in counters and also endeavour to properly secure their luggages.
The Saudi Authorities are very strict with the laws prohibiting the transportation of drugs or any contraband.
It is a common practice whenever VIPS are travelling, a lot of people accompany them carrying their luggages and in the process may implant suspecting substances in their luggage.
This advisory become necessary following the arrest of some Umrah pilgrims who are victims of such activity.
Uba Mana
Head of Media
