Former Senator Bello Mandiya Found Dead in Abuja Bathroom

Former Nigerian Senator Bello Mandiya was discovered dead in the bathroom of his Abuja residence on September 7, 2026, approximately 72 hours after he was last seen alive. Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District, recounted this on the Senate floor.

Mandiya, who served as a senator for Katsina South and was a member of the All Progressives Congress, had been alone in his apartment since September 4. He was preparing for Friday prayers when he slipped and struck his head in the bathroom.

Concern arose when the chief imam of Apo mosque noted Mandiya's absence from prayers for three consecutive days, and a foul smell emanating from his apartment prompted residents to check on him. They broke open the door and found his body.

Ningi, who was in Saudi Arabia at the time, received the news from his son, who was part of the group that discovered Mandiya's body. Ningi expressed condolences to Mandiya's family and reflected on the uncertainty of life.