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Chief Of Army Staff, Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, Dies At 56

06 November

Reported by Ayooluwa Afolabi

Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, has died at the age of 56.


This was confirmed in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, on Wednesday.


In the statement titled ‘Announcement of the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja,’ Onanuga said Lagbaja died on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.


“President 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.


“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,” the statement read.


The Punch reports that Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by Tinubu.


According to the statement, Lagbaja demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment throughout his service, serving as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion.


The Presidency noted that 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.


Lagbaja, an alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, is reported to be survived by his wife, Mariya, and their two children.


Meanwhile, Tinubu appointed Olufemi Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff last Wednesday as Lagbaja was confirmed indisposed for weeks.


On Tuesday, he decorated Oluyede as Lieutenant General.


“It is both an honour and a privilege to decorate you today.


“This recognition reflects your commitment and service to the Nigerian military, which speaks volumes through your exemplary record.


“We recognize all that you have been doing to ensure the country is safe and stable,” President Tinubu said.


 



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