SHOCKER IN ABUJA! SENATOR BELLO MANDIYA DIED ALONE, BODY FOUND IN BATHROOM 3 DAYS AFTER SLIP – NINGI REVEALS CHILLING DETAILS
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS– “Senator Abdul Ningi has recounted the circumstances surrounding the death of his former colleague, Senator Bello Mandiya, whose body was reportedly discovered in the bathroom of his Abuja residence about three days after he was last seen alive.”
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WHERE NINGI SPOKE:
“Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, narrated the incident during Senate plenary on Tuesday, October 13, according to a video of his remarks that circulated widely on Thursday.”
WHY ALARM WAS RAISED:
“The senator said Mandiya, who lived alone, was not seen for several days until the chief imam of Apo became concerned about his absence from prayers for three consecutive days.”
HOW NINGI GOT THE NEWS:
“Speaking during the session, Ningi disclosed that he was in Saudi Arabia when his son informed him of Mandiya’s death. His son was among those who discovered the former lawmaker’s body on September 7, 2026.”
LAST MOMENTS BEFORE DEATH:
“Recounting the events leading to the discovery, Ningi said Mandiya was last seen by a colleague at about 11 am on Friday, September 4, when he returned home and prepared to attend the congregational prayer.”
WHAT HE DID BEFORE ENTERING BATHROOM:
“According to Ningi, Mandiya had placed his cap and phones on his bed before entering the bathroom to take his bath. He reportedly slipped and hit his head after coming out of the bathroom.”
“He brought out his cap, his phones, and put them on the bed, and went into the bathroom to take his bath.”
“After taking his bath, when he was out of the bathroom, then he slipped and knocked his head in the bathroom,”
The senator explained that the situation attracted attention after a foul smell began coming from Mandiya’s apartment, prompting people to investigate his whereabouts.
“For 72 hours, Mr President, nobody knew where Bello Mandiya was,” he said.
Those who went to the residence eventually forced the door open and found the former senator lying lifeless in the bathroom, according to Ningi’s account.
“And there lies Bello Mandiya in the bathroom, lifeless. Seventy-two hours, and that’s a simple tragedy,” he said.
Reflecting on the incident, Ningi said Mandiya’s death underscored the uncertainty of life, regardless of a person’s political standing or financial resources.
“There is nothing permanent about anything. Nothing permanent about our position, nothing permanent about our wealth,” he said.
Ningi, who said he had known Mandiya since 2002, prayed for the repose of his soul and extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, the people of Katsina State and his former constituents.
Mandiya died on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the age of 62. He represented Katsina South Senatorial District in the Senate from 2019 to 2023.
Before his election to the Senate, he served as chief of staff to Aminu Bello Masari, a former governor of Katsina State.
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda also described Mandiya’s death as a great loss to the state and the country.
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