passed away, aged 90. The monarch died late last
night January 22nd (Nigerian time) in his home.
His death was announced in a statement
broadcast on Saudi state TV.
"His Highness Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
and all members of the family and the nation
mourn the Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who
passed away at exactly 1am this morning
(Friday – Saudi time)," the statement said.
Abdullah became king in 2005 after the death of
his half-brother King Fahd. The late king's brother,
Salman, 79, has been announced as the new ruler
of the kingdom.
Source tiwasblog.co
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