In a statement released by the Leader of the islamic Movement in Nigeria Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky yesterday over the passing away of Hajiya Bilkisu Yusuf, Prof Tijjani El-Miskin, and hundreds others, the Sheikh expressed his condolence.
The statement reads "Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. It is with deep regret we learnt the sad news of the passing away of Hajia Bilkisu Yusuf and Professor Tijjani El Miskin among hundreds of pilgrims that lost their lives in what was said to be a stampede in Minna Saudi Arabia at Jamratal Aqba.
Words cannot convey our sorrows. We hereby extend our deep condolences to the families of these eminent Nigerians and the entire Muslim Ummah."
Ibraheem Zakzaky