Former Katsina South Senator, Bello Mandiya dies at 62

Author: Kabeer BelloPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Former Katsina South Senator, Bello Mandiya dies at 62

Former Senator representing the Funtua Senatorial District of Katsina State, Bello Mandiya, has died. His death was announced by a close associate, Malam Maiwada DanMalam, in a Facebook post. The funeral prayer for the former senator will be held on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Apo Legislative Quarters in Abuja.

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