Nigeria’s former Chief of General Staff, Oladipo Diya is dead.
Diya, who was second in command to late dictator General Sanni Abacha, died in the early hours of Sunday according to a family statement.
The statement Oyesinmilola Diya reads:
“On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; We announce the passing on to Glory of our dear Husband,Father, Grandfather,brother, Lt- General Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd) GCON, LLB, BL, PSC, FSS, mni.
“Our dear Daddy passed onto glory in the early hours of 26th March 2023.
Please keep us in your prayers as we mourn his demise in this period. Further announcements will be made public in due course.”
