Nigeria’s former Vice President, and next in command to General Sani Abacha, Donaldson Oladipo Diya, has died at the age of 79.
Recall that Diya served as Chief of the General Staff, under military Head of State, General Abacha from 1994 until his arrest for treason in 1997.
His death was made known by a family member, Barrister Prince Oyesinmilola Diya, through a statement announcing the passing away of the former military administrator in the early hours of 26th March 2023.
The statement which was released early on Sunday morning 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 Donalds on 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.
