Former Senator representing Katsina South Senatorial District, Bello Mandiya, has died at the age of 62.
Mandiya reportedly died in Abuja on Monday, September 7, 2026, according to the Katsina State Government.
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, expressed sadness over the former lawmaker’s death, describing it as a major loss to the state and the country.
Radda said Mandiya dedicated part of his life to public service and made significant contributions to Katsina State and Nigeria during his career.
The governor extended his condolences to Mandiya’s family, former Katsina Governor Aminu Bello Masari, residents of Katsina South, the deceased’s political associates and his former colleagues in the Ninth Senate.
Mandiya previously served as Chief of Staff to Masari before being elected to the Senate in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
He represented Katsina South in the Ninth National Assembly from 2019 to 2023.
Funeral prayers for the former senator are scheduled to hold in Abuja on Tuesday, with his burial expected to follow thereafter.
