Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz has
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.
