By Joy Salami
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed shock over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, describing his demise as ‘a huge loss to the country as a whole’.
Governor Ododo, according to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Honourable Kingsley Fanwo, was quoted as saying that the departure of the gallant and brave Army Chief was particularly sad at a time the fight against insecurity in Nigeria had gathered momentum.
He noted further that the late Gen. Lagbaja was a ‘fearless General, an indomitable fighter, a tactical genius and an uncompromising warrior who was determined to stamp out terrorism and banditry from Nigeria’.
The Governor extended his heartfelt sympathies to the President and Commander – in – Chief of the Armed Forces, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the Military establishment, the government and people of Osun State and the family of the departed hero.
He called on the Nigerian Armed Forces to ensure that his dream of a secure and safe Nigeria does not die with the deceased Army Chief and prayed for the repose of his soul.
