Press statement from the president below...

President Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the
families, relations and friends of the Nigerian victims of
the crane accident in Mecca on Friday which claimed so
many lives. President Buhari similarly commiserates
with the Governments and people of Kaduna, Katsina and
Gombe States from where pilgrims who lost their lives
hailed.

The President urges all Nigerians to join him in praying for the
quick and full recovery of their compatriots who were injured in
the unfortunate incident. He also prays that Almighty Allah will
accept the souls of the departed Nigerians who died a glorious
death in the service of God.