A pilgrim from Plateau State, Hajiya Jamila Muhammad, has passed away in the holy city of Makkah during the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage.
The Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Mr. Daiyabu Dauda, confirmed her death.
He expressed deep condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased, describing her passing as a sad loss not only to her immediate family but also to the entire contingent from the state.
Urgent Correction and Retraction Required
This is a heinous error stemming from a complete lack of accuracy. It is deeply concerning when untrained individuals and self-proclaimed citizen journalists take on roles that should be handled by trained professionals, leading to serious consequences such as this.
The image used in your story is not that of the late pilgrim, Jamila from Plateau State. Instead, you have mistakenly and irresponsibly used the photograph of Dr. Jamila Mohammed Dahiru, the former Commissioner of Education in Bauchi State.
We strongly urge you to uphold the basic principles of responsible journalism. You are hereby requested to take down the incorrect image immediately and issue both a correction and a sincere public apology. Failure to do so may result in legal action.
We hope this matter is rectified without delay.