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    Home ยป BREAKING: Chief Of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, Dies
    2 Mins ReadNovember 6, 2024

    BREAKING: Chief Of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, Dies

    By TheScrutinyNGNovember 6, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has regretted  the passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

    In a State House statement signed by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu said the death of his army chief was saddening.

    The statement read: โ€œPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56.

    โ€œHe passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.

    โ€œBorn on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu.

    โ€œHis distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular Course.โ€

    Throughout his service, Lt. General Lagbaja demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment, serving as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion.

    He played pivotal roles in numerous internal security operations, including Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in Southeast Nigeria, and Operation Forest Sanity across Kaduna and Niger States.

    An alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, he earned a Masterโ€™s degree in Strategic Studies, demonstrating his dedication to professional growth and excellence in military leadership.

    Lt. General Lagbaja is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and their two children.

    President Tinubu expresses his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time. He wishes Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honours his significant contributions to the nation.

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