Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja has passed on – Presidency

The Nigerian government has officially announced with deep sorrow the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. The tragic news has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian Armed Forces and the entire nation, with government officials, military personnel, and citizens expressing profound grief over the loss of the distinguished military leader. General Lagbaja, who passed away unexpectedly, was at the forefront of Nigeria’s defense and security efforts and was widely regarded as a strategic thinker and a symbol of military professionalism.