Former spokesperson to Gen. Abacha, David Attah dies

A former chief press secretary to late military head of state, Sani Abacha, David Attah, is dead.

Mr. Attah, who also served as spokesperson to Mr. Abacha’s successor, former military ruler, Abdulsalami Abubakar, died early this morning, his son, Emmanuel Attah, said.

He also said he disclosed he died at a private hospital in Jos, where he was receiving treatment.