The former Chief of Staff to Military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Oladipo Diya, is dead. He was 79 years old.
General Diya’s death was announced in a statement by Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on behalf of the family on Sunday.
The statement 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.”