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Former Katsina Senator Bello Mandiya Dies at 62

From The Punch · () English

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  • Former Katsina South Senator Bello Mandiya died on September 7, 2026, at age 62, according to a statement from Governor Dikko Radda’s office.
  • Radda described Mandiya as a committed public servant who served as chief of staff to former governor Aminu Bello Masari and represented Katsina South in the Senate from 2019 to 2023.
  • The governor offered condolences to Mandiya’s family, political associates and former Senate colleagues.

Former Katsina South Senator Bello Mandiya has died at the age of 62, prompting Governor Dikko Radda to describe his death as a major loss for Katsina State and Nigeria.

Mandiya died on Monday, September 7, 2026, according to a statement issued by Ibrahim Mohammed, the governor’s chief press secretary. Radda said he received the news with shock and sadness.

I received with shock and deep sadness the news of the death of Senator Bello Mandiya. His passing is a great loss to Katsina State and Nigeria.

· Dikko RaddaThe Katsina governor announced his reaction to Mandiya’s death.

“I received with shock and deep sadness the news of the death of Senator Bello Mandiya. His passing is a great loss to Katsina State and Nigeria,” the governor said.

Senator Mandiya dedicated part of his life to public service and served our people with commitment. His contributions will remain remembered.

· Dikko RaddaRadda praised Mandiya’s public service.

Radda described Mandiya as a committed public servant whose work contributed to the development of Katsina State and Nigeria. Mandiya served as chief of staff to former Katsina State Governor Aminu Bello Masari before winning election to the Senate.

He represented Katsina South from 2019 to 2023. Radda said Mandiya’s experience and service at both state and federal levels formed part of his legacy. The governor extended his condolences to Mandiya’s family, Masari, the people of Katsina South, political associates and friends, and members of the ninth Senate. He also prayed for forgiveness for Mandiya’s shortcomings and for strength for his family and loved ones.

His experience and service at both the state and federal levels remain part of his legacy.

· Dikko RaddaThe governor referred to Mandiya’s work before and during his Senate career.
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