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OBITUARY | President Tinubu Announces Death of Lt-Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff

He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness

Isioma Ogochukwu by Isioma Ogochukwu
November 6, 2024
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•Maj. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff.

He was aged 56.

The news of Lagbaja’s passing was contained in a statement on Wednesday issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

He said Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.

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President Tinubu expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces ”during this difficult time.”

He, however, wished Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace, recognising his significant contributions to the nation.

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

His 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.

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 Master’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.

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Isioma Ogochukwu

Isioma Ogochukwu

Ogochukwu Isioma is a Bachelor of Arts degree holder in Linguistics Studies from the University of Benin, and a Master's student in International Affairs and Diplomacy at the Amadu Bello University, Zaria. With over half a decade-long active journalism practice, Ogochukwu is the Founder and Publisher of popular education-focused online medium, CAMPUS GIST, and currently writes for METROWATCH. He can be reached via ogochukwuisioma@gmail.com.

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