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Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja dies at 56.
He died in Lagos following an undisclosed ailment.
A statement signed by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bayo Onanuga said the country’s number one citizen, “regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56.
“He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.
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“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.”
