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13/11/2024

*FORMER COAS LT GEN TUKUR YUSUFU BURATAI(rtd) CFR LEADS DIGNITARIES TO PAY RESPECTS TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE LT GEN TA LAGBAJA AT NIGER BARRACKS*

On Friday, November 8, 2024, former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd) CFR, paid a solemn visit to the Flag Staff House at Niger Barracks, Abuja, to express his condolences to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Accompanied by a distinguished delegation, Lt. Gen. Buratai extended his deepest sympathies to Mrs. Maria Lagbaja, the widow of the late COAS, and their family.

In a moment of profound reflection, Lt. Gen. Buratai recounted some of the good deeds of the late COAS while serving under him, offered prayers for comfort and strength to the grieving family, recognizing the legacy and selfless service of the late Lt. Gen. Lagbaja. Following his words of comfort, he added his tribute to the condolence register, capturing the solemnity of this heartfelt occasion.

*MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PEACE, AMEN.*

13/11/2024

*ACTING COAS PAY CONDOLENCES VISIT TO LATE LIEUTENANT GENERAL LAGBAJA’S FAMILY*

The Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has paid a condolence visit to Mrs Mariya Lagbaja and other family members of the late Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria's 23rd Chief of Army Staff who passed on Tuesday 5th November 2024 after a brief illness. Gen Oluyede paid the condolence on Wednesday 6 November 2024, at the Flag Staff House, Niger Barracks Abuja, accompanied by Principal Staff Officers of the Army Headquarters, Corps Commanders, and General Officers Commanding of the Nigerian Army.

13/11/2024

*ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PASSING OF THE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF "LIEUTENANT GENERAL TAOREED ABIODUN LAGBAJA"*

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) 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.

He was a member of the 39 regular course in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987, On September 19th 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps

Lt.General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19th 2023, by President Tinubu, 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.

President Tinubu expresses his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time. He wishes Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honours his significant contributions to the nation.

*MAY GOD GRANT LIEUTENANT GENERAL TAOREED ABIODUN LAGBAJA PEACE*

13/11/2024

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS),” he’s the Commander Infantry Corps, a member of 39 Regular Course,who hails from Ekiti State.*

08/11/2024

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