NIGERIA MOURNS THE LOSS OF CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF, LT. GENERAL TAOREED ABIODUN LAGBAJA
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, at the age of 56. Lt. General Lagbaja died on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness .
*A Distinguished Military Career*
Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps on September 19, 1992 ¹ ². He demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment throughout his service, serving as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion. He also 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 ¹.
A Legacy of Excellence
Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu . He was an alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, where he earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies . He is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and their two children.
Tributes and Condolences
President Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time . He wishes Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honors his significant contributions to the nation.
