The Executive Secretary, Plateau Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Daiyabu Dauda, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Jos.
Dauda stated that the deceased, who is from Mangu Local Government Area of the state, passed away on Tuesday after a short illness.
“He was ill and had been on admission at Annur Specialist Hospital in Makka since May 31.
“We wish to extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the government and people of Plateau.
“We pray that Allah will accept his hajj, grant him eternal rest and give his family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Dauda prayed.
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board had disclosed the tragic death of two pilgrims from the state.
One of the deaths was confirmed as a suicide, while the other passed away after a sudden illness.
Hajia Hawawu, died after falling from the rooftop of her apartment in what was determined to be a suicide.