Former Senator representing Katsina South, Bello Mandiya. CREDIT: Ibrahim Mohammed

Former Senator representing Katsina South, Bello Mandiya, has died at the age of 62.

Mandiya died on Monday, September 7, 2026, according to a statement issued by Ibrahim Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda.

Radda expressed shock and sadness over the death, describing it as a great loss to Katsina State and Nigeria.

“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.