Mr Mustapha urged the pilgrims to maintain discipline and continue to comply with guidelines issued by Saudi authorities to facilitate a smooth return journey to Nigeria.
Governor Uba Sani has given each pilgrim from the state performing the 2026 hajj 300 Saudi Riyals to support their welfare during the pilgrimage.
NSC’s executive secretary, Pius Akutah, made the appeal on Thursday when a delegation from the western naval command paid a courtesy visit to the council’s headquarters in Lagos.
The Apapa area command of the Nigeria Customs Service has strengthened operational synergy with the Nigerian Navy to enhance port security and trade facilitation.
The military identified the suspect as Abubakar Mustapha.
The governor said that the party had come to stay in Kaduna State, the entire North and Nigeria as a whole.
The governor emphasised that good governance was crucial for effectively addressing these security issues.
