Hajj: Dabiri-Erewa warns pilgrims against taking drugs, kolanuts, others to Saudi Arabia
Dabiri-Erewa reminded the pilgrims that taking hard drugs attracts death penalty in Saudi Arabia.
The peak of the Hajj exercise, which is done on the ninth day in the twelfth month of Islam calendar, precedes Eld-Kabir festival of every year.It will be recalled that the Saudi Arabian authorities have asked Nigerian pilgrims alongside others not to bring prohibited drugs, foods and items to the country.
Dabiri-Erewa also reminded the pilgrims that kolanuts and prescription painkillers in large quantities have been banned in Saudi Arabia, and if found, attracts severe penalties according to new Saudi Arabia regulations. Dabiri-Erewa advised Nigerian pilgrims to be good ambassadors of the country by portraying Nigeria in good image and pray for peace, unity and progress of the country in the Holy land.
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