Benue govt suspends Muslim Pilgrims Board bosses

Author: Winner JamesPublished on: September 22, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Benue govt suspends Muslim Pilgrims Board bosses

The Benue State Government has suspended the Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board over allegations of Hajj slot manipulation and financial mismanagement. The suspension, effective from September 21, 2026, will last for three months to allow for an impartial investigation. The newly appointed acting officials, Ahmed Adamu and Adamu Babi, are tasked with managing the board's affairs during this period.

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