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Ex-Chief of General Staff, Oladipo Diya, dies at 78

Oladipo Diya, the former Chief of General Staff to former Head of State, Sani Abacha, has been confirmed dead.

Diya, a retired general, died in the early hours of Sunday at the age of 78.

Diya’s demise was announced via a statement issued on Sunday by one of his children, Oyesinmilola Diya, on behalf of the family.

The statement read: “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.

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“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.

“Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, on behalf of the family.”

Diya served as the Chief of General Staff to Abacha between 1994 and 1997.

He was arrested and sentenced to death for alleged treason in 1997 but regained freedom after Abacha died in 1998.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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