The Sight Of Sergeant Rogers During Abacha Era Meant Death ––Gen. Diya Opens Up

Retired General Oladipo Diya was accused of planning a coup by the late head of state, Gen. Sani Abacha. In this interview with Punch's Adeola Balogun and Tunde Ajaja, he talks about how he escaped death and opens up on the arrest of late Chief MKO Abiola, his death and other sundry issues. Very interesting:

When you became the de-facto second in command to General Sani Abacha, how did you feel?
I felt completely fulfilled and satisfied that I reached the peak of my profession which was when I became the Chief of Defence Staff. That was the highest anybody could reach in the Armed Forces, be it Army, Air force or Navy. The post of the Chief of General Staff was a political office. So naturally, I was happy and suffice to say that it formed part of my achievements in life.