The former Chief of Staff to Military Head of State, Sani Abacha, Oladipo Diya, is dead.
Diya died at the age of 79.
His 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.”