Nigeria's former Chief of General Staff and defacto military Vice President, General Oladipo Diya, the former number two citizen during the late Gener
Nigeria’s former Chief of General Staff and defacto military Vice President, General Oladipo Diya, the former number two citizen during the late General Sanni Abacha regime, has lost his junior wife, Chief Mrs Deborah Folashade Diya (JP), was the second wife of the
The deceased aged 66 reportedly died on Monday 18th, from complications arising from Coronavirus. She died at the First Cardiologists, Ikoyi, where Abba Kyari, the late Chief of Staff to President Buhari died last month.
The deceased was reported to have contacted the virus through the two domestic aides. Alhough, the Diyas were said to have observed the lockdown by not stepping out of their home, the aides attending to them, were said to have gained unfettered access into their home.
The deceased’s two daughters and two aides who work with General Diya are also said to be infected. But Gen Diya is said to have tested negative. On account of this tragic incident, the Diyas home has been vacated to allow for intensive fumigation of the building and every household member of the Diyas have consequently gone into isolation.
Friends of the General have been sending condolence messages to him since the news broke of his wife’s demise.
Deborah Folashade Diya who was preparing and looking forward to her 66th birthday celebration on May 23rd 2020 (this week) dedicated her life to the emancipation of humanity and service of the Almighty God. She was said to be a devout Christian, a loyal and dedicated wife, a loving mother, an alluring grandmother and a passionate chorister at United African Methodist (Evangelical) Church, Abule Ijesha, Yaba, Lagos.
