The Board, Management and Staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) are saddened by the news of the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja. This was contained in a statement by NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Office. Olufemi Soneye, on Wednesday. Soneye said General Lagbaja was a brilliant officer and […]

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja. Naija News reported that Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja was announced dead on Wednesday (today). According to the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Lagbaja died on Tuesday, in Lagos after a […]

Governor Sanwo-Olu also commiserated with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

General Taoreed Lagbaja, the chief of army staff, has reportedly died abroad. Details surrounding his death have emerged and been published. He was earlier fly out.

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has described the death of the former Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, as a sad loss for the country. Governor Mbah said Late Lt. General Lagbaja was a distinguished officer who saw it all and served the nation with commitment. In his statement on Wednesday, Mbah recalled […]

The Presidency had earlier on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, announced the death of General Lagbaja, who passed away at the age of 56, on Tuesday night, in Lagos, after a period of illness.

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Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday expressed sadness over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja. Naija News reports that Buhari described Lagbaja as a patriot and an outstanding officer who served the nation with utmost diligence. According to Buhari, the news of Lagbaja’s death shocked him, adding […]

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commiserated with Nigeria Army over the death of its former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General, Taoreed Lagbaja. Benjamin Kalu said General Lagbaja’s commitment, strategic leadership and vision played a vital role in forming the Armed Forces into a formidable institution. In a statement […]

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56."

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, describing him as a

The House in a statement extended its heartfelt condolences to his family, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces; the Defence Headquarters, Nigerian Army, the people, and government of Osun State, and all Nigerians during this momentous loss.

Read about Lagbaja, Akahan, and Attahiru Ibrahim, former Army Chiefs who also died while serving in office, reflecting the tragic losses among military leadership.

General Lagbaja who hailed from Osun State, died after a period of illness. He was 56 years old. 

Mr Lagbaja, a lieutenant general, while serving as General Officer Commanding, I Division Kaduna, led operations against groups terrorising border communities in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna and Shiroro, Niger State.

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Obi, in a statement on Wednesday, commiserated with the government of Nigeria and the Nigerian Army over the painful loss. He added that the death of Lagbaja has created a […]

The Inspector General of the Nigerian Police Force, Kayode Egbetokun, has mourned the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. Kayode Egbetokun described the late General Lagbaja as a highly respected figure known for his tireless efforts in combating insurgency, armed bandits and violent extremism. In a statement by Force […]

Lagbaja is Nigeria’s 23rd Chief of Army Staff who passed on Tuesday after a brief illness.

Nigeria is in deep mourning following the sudden death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday in Lagos after a brief illness. The tragic loss comes less than a year after President Bola Tinubu appointed him, and it marks a significant blow to Nigeria’s military leadership. Lt. […]