By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A former Chief of General Staff, General Oladipo Diya (rtd), has been reported dead by his family.
The late military officer was the second-in-command to the late Nigerian Head of State, General Sani Abacha, from 1993 to 1997, when he was arrested for alleged treason.
In a statement, Mr Oyesinmilola Diya said the former Military Governor of Ogun State died in the early hours of Sunday, March 26, 2023.
However, he did not disclose if the 79-year-old Odogbolu, an Ogun State-born army general, suffered from any illness before his demise.
In the statement, he only stated that further announcements would be made public in due course.
Adedapo Adesanya