Former Chief Of Staff, Oladipo Diya Loses Wife

The wife ofΒ  retired lieutenant general, Oladipo Diya who was the Chief of Staff and defactor Military Vice President to the late military dictator, Sani Abacha; Chief Rebecca Folahade Diya is dead.

 

Mrs. Diya would have clocked 66 years on the 23rd of May 2020 but for the death which occured on Monday after a brief illness. Members of the Folashade’s family, according to our source have been placed in isolation.

 

The death was confirmed in a statement released by Femi Adesina, spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari.

 

It reads;

β€œPresident Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with former Chief of General Staff, Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya, over the passing of his wife, Chief Deborah Folashade Diya, praying that the almighty God will comfort the family,” Mr Adesina wrote.

β€œThe President joins family members, friends and associates of Chief Folashade Diya, particularly members of the United African Methodist (Evangelical) Church, in mourning the devout Christian, who dedicated her time on earth to serving God, and working for the good of others.

 

β€œPresident Buhari affirms that the wife of the former Chief of General Staff lived to encourage and inspire many on faith in God, demonstrating love, kindness and generosity through focus on helping the underprivileged, and counselling many.

 

β€œThe President prays that the soul of the departed will find rest in God.”

 

Mr Diya was second in command to the late military dictator, Sani Abacha, until he was indicted in an alleged coup plot.

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