Senator Abdul Ningi has narrated how the physique of his late colleague, (*72*) Mandiya, was found within the toilet of his Abuja residence about three days after he reportedly slipped and hit his head.
Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, mentioned Mandiya’s extended absence from his standard actions and a foul scent coming from his residence ultimately prompted residents to test on him.
Speaking throughout a Senate plenary session, Ningi mentioned he was in Saudi Arabia when his son known as to tell him of Mandiya’s loss of life.
He mentioned his son was amongst those that discovered the previous lawmaker useless on Monday, September 7, 2026.
According to Ningi, Mandiya was final seen by a colleague at about 11am on Friday, September 4, earlier than returning to his residence, the place he lived alone.
Ningi defined that Mandiya had been making ready to attend the Friday congregational prayer after bathing when he reportedly slipped and struck his head.
“He brought out his cap, his phones, and put them on the bed, and went into the bathroom to take his bath,” Ningi mentioned.
“After taking his bath, when he was out of the bathroom, then he slipped and knocked his head in the bathroom.”
The senator mentioned Mandiya’s absence went unnoticed for days till the scent from his residence started to unfold to neighbouring properties.
“For 72 hours, Mr President, nobody knew where Bello Mandiya was,” he informed the Senate.
Ningi added that the chief imam of Apo additionally grew to become involved after noticing that Mandiya, who frequently attended the 5 every day Muslim prayers, had been absent for 3 consecutive days.
The imam’s concern, coupled with the scent coming from the residence, led residents to research. Those who went to the residence ultimately pressured the door open and found Mandiya’s physique within the toilet.
“And there lies Bello Mandiya in the bathroom, lifeless. Seventy-two hours, and that’s a simple tragedy,” he mentioned.
Expressing grief over the circumstances of his colleague’s loss of life, Ningi mentioned the incident underscored the unpredictability of life. He additionally prolonged his condolences to Mandiya’s household, the individuals of Katsina State and the constituents he represented within the Senate.
Ningi mentioned he had recognized Mandiya since 2002 and described his loss of life as a reminder that political positions, wealth and social standing couldn’t defend anybody from life’s uncertainties.
“There is nothing permanent about anything. Nothing permanent about our position, nothing permanent about our wealth,” he mentioned.
He prayed for Allah to grant the deceased everlasting relaxation and provides his household the power to bear the loss.
Before becoming a member of the Senate, Mandiya served as chief of employees to former Katsina State Governor Aminu (*72*) Masari.
He was elected in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to signify Katsina South Senatorial District within the ninth National Assembly, the place he served till 2023. He additionally chaired the Senate Committee on Water Resources.
Following his loss of life, political leaders and former colleagues paid tribute to him, recalling his contributions to public service in Katsina State and on the nationwide stage.
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