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

It was gathered that Attah, who also served as spokesperson to Mr. Abacha’s successor, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, died early Tuesday.

Attah’s death was announced by his son, Emmanuel Attah.

He reportedly died at a private hospital in Jos, Plateau State, where he was receiving medical treatment.