Nigeria, June 1 -- Muslim pilgrims to Mecca from Plateau State said they are worried that neither medical officials nor guides travelled with them to the holy land.

Premium Times learnt that officials from Plateau State may be forced to stay back because the immediate past administration did not remit funds for the state's hajj operation before handing over to the new administration.

Sources said the absence of these essential officials could cause chaos among the state's entourage, as pilgrims may not have access to quality healthcare, proper guidance, and even food.

Hajj officials are instrumental to the orderliness of hajj operations. Each state is expected to assemble a team of medical personnel, hajj guides comprising of religious...