Independent Hajj Reporters urges Nigeria's National Hajj Commission to prosecute individuals spreading false info about staff recruitment and fraudulent Hajj practices, with possible diplomatic implications.

The Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) has urged Nigeria's National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) to prosecute individuals spreading false and misleading information about staff recruitment within the organization. IHR highlighted instances of unverified news about enlistment into the 2024 national medical team and a website claiming that the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia was sponsoring Nigeria's Hajj pilgrimage. The group stressed the need to track and arrest those using Hajj as a cover for fraudulent practices, as these incidents have diplomatic implications in the context of Nigeria's significant role in Hajj operations in Saudi Arabia.

February 18, 2024
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