The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has expressed sadness over the sudden death of a former Chief of General Staff, Lt General Donaldson Oladipo Diya (rtd).
Diya, who was also the fifth Chief of Defence Staff, died on Sunday, March 26, 2023.
A statement signed by the acting Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said Irabor, on behalf of himself and members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria joined millions of Nigerians and other well-wishers to mourn the former Chief General Staff.
The statement said he extended “his deepest condolences” to the family of the deceased and the good people of Ogun State.
Irabor described Diya as “a complete gentleman and a thoroughbred General and elder statesman who has made positive impacts on the Armed Forces of Nigeria he served meritoriously for 33 years and the nation in general.”
He prayed to the Almighty God to grant him eternal rest in His bosom.
Gusau revealed that a condolence register was opened at the Defence Headquarters for the general public to register their condolence over the sad exit of the late General.
