away, aged 90. The monarch died late last night
Janua
ry 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.
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