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Former CGS, Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya dies at 79

A former Chief of General Staff under Gen. Sani Abacha’s government, retired Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya, GCON, is dead. The former […]

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A former Chief of General Staff under Gen. Sani Abacha’s government, retired Lt.-Gen. Oladipo Diya, GCON, is dead.

The former military governor of Ogun died at the age of 79.

His death was announced on Sunday in a statement by his son, Oyesinmilola Diya.

It read, “On behalf of the entire Diya family home and abroad; we announce the passing on to Glory of our dear husband, father, grandfather and brother, Lt-Gen. Donaldson Oladipo Oyeyinka Diya (Rtd).

“Our dear Daddy passed onto glory in the early hours of March 26, 2023. Please keep us in your prayers as we mourn his demise in this period.

Further announcements will be made public in due course,” he said.

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