Ex-Nigerian Senator, Kanti Bello Is Dead

Kanti Bello, a two-time Nigerian senator who represented the Katsina North Senatorial District of Katsina State, is dead.

The former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) senator, aged 72, died on Tuesday in Abuja.

Confirming his death in a statement was Kabir Faskari, a younger brother to former Katsina State Deputy Governor, Abdullahi Faskari.

“I am directed to inform everybody that we lost Senator Kanti Bello early hours of this morning (Tuesday) at Abuja. Burial arrangement will be announced later,” he told newsmen.