The Permanent Secretary for Special Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Shehu Yahaya Jalam, has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, while participating in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, Peak Newspaper reports.
Jalam reportedly passed away in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness while performing the pilgrimage rites.
The late official, who held the traditional title of Turakin Dawakin Misau, was part of the Bauchi State delegation to Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj exercise.
The Bauchi State Government confirmed the development in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to Governor Bala Mohammed on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado, who described the death as a painful loss to the state and the civil service.
According to the statement, Jalam was known for his dedication and contributions to previous Hajj operations and other government assignments.
Governor Bala Mohammed also extended condolences to the family of the deceased, the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, the Office of the Head of Civil Service, and the Misau and Dambam Emirate Councils.
