Nigeria has been on tenterhooks since the Trump administration designated it as a ‘country of particular concern’ and launched military strikes in Sokoto.
The worshippers were kidnapped from three churches in the Kurmin Wali community on Sunday.
PDP accused the Tinubu government of “the normalisation of insecurity and a deliberate attempt to obscure the truth from Nigerians”.
The commission raised concerns about slashing hajj slots and other issues.
“In this context, comments made by the CP during a media interaction were intended to prevent unnecessary panic while facts were being confirmed,” the police said.
Abdullahi Usman, the chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, has concluded his second pre-hajj visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Kwara government has described the late chief imam of Ilorin, Bashiru Solihu, as a role model for Muslims in Nigeria.
Mr Abiona advised the governor to focus on leaving a legacy of harmony.
Mr Musa advised pilgrims yet to submit their international passports to do so promptly to avoid being excluded from the exercise.
