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Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja
The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has described the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, as a great loss to the country, the military, and his family.
Musa said Lagbaja was courageous, hardworking, reliable, loyal, and a dedicated service chief.
In a statement on Wednesday, issued by the Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, the CDS added that Lagbaja was committed to the security and well-being of the nation.
He said, “The CDS, on behalf of the AFN, expresses profound sorrow over the passing of Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, yesterday, Tuesday, after a brief illness. General Musa conveys his deepest condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the family of the late General Lagbaja, and all Nigerians over this sad loss.
“He is described as a courageous, hardworking, reliable, loyal, and dedicated service chief whose tireless efforts and unflinching commitment to the security and well-being of the nation were unparalleled. Therefore, his passing is a tremendous loss, not only to his family, the Army, and the AFN but also to the entire nation and humanity.”
Musa stated that Lagbaja’s legacy of exceptional service and loyalty leaves an indelible mark on the Nigerian Army, the AFN, and the national defence landscape.
He commended Lagbaja for establishing the Nigerian Army Aviation wing, among other contributions.
Musa said, “Appointed as the Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, he demonstrated exemplary leadership, spearheading the establishment of the Nigerian Army Aviation Wing and playing instrumental roles in multiple security operations across the country. His contributions to operations such as FOREST SANITATION in Kaduna and Niger States, LAFIYA DOLE, ZAMAN LAFIYA, HADIN KAI in Borno, ZAKI in Benue, and UDOKA in the Southeast, amongst others, reflect his relentless dedication to ensuring a safer and more secure Nigeria.
“Recalling General Lagbaja’s 16-month tenure as Chief of Army Staff, General Musa acknowledged his sterling performance, courage, and steadfast commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty. His enduring dedication and achievements will forever be remembered in the annals of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the nation at large.”
