Ogun State Gov Describe Lagbaja’s Death as National Loss
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Armed Forces over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
The Army chief died at the age of 56 on Tuesday night in Lagos State after a brief illness.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser, Kayode Akinmade, the governor described Lagbaja as a patriotic and gallant officer who gave his best in the service of his fatherland.
The governor further eulogised Lagbaja’s sense of coordination and team spirit, saying the late Army Chief redefined the tenets of military engagement in the manner and speed at which he tackled terrorism and banditry with huge success.
He said, “Without mincing words, the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja is indeed a colossal loss to the military and Nigeria at large. However, our solace lies in his very impactful, patriotic and eventful life.
