Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has expressed sorrow over the tragic demise of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja.
Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday after a brief illness.
Conveying his deepest condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, His Excellency President Bola Tinubu, family of the late General and all Nigerians over the sad loss, General Musa described the late COAS as a courageous, hard working, reliable, loyal, and dedicated service chief whose tireless efforts and unflinching commitment to the security and well being of the nation was unparalleled.
He stated, “His passing is a tremendous loss, not only to his family, the Army and the AFN but also to the entire nation and humanity.
“Lieutenant General Lagbaja’s legacy of exceptional service and loyalty leaves an indelible mark on the Nigerian Army, the AFN and the national defence security landscape.
“Appointed as the Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2024, he demonstrated exemplary leadership, spearheading the establishment of the Nigerian Army Aviation Wing and playing instrumental roles in multiple security operations across the country”.
Musa stated that late Lagbaja’s contributions to operations such as FOREST SANITATION in Kaduna and the Niger States, LAFIYA DOLE, ZAMAN LAFIYA and HADIN KAI in Borno, ZAKI in Benue, and UDOKA in the Southeast, amongst others, reflect his relentless dedication to ensuring a safer and more secure Nigeria.
General Musa, therefore, prayed Almighty God to grant strength and comfort to his beloved wife, Mrs. Maria Lagbaja and his family during this period of immense grief.
Recalling Lagbaja’s 16-month tenure as Chief of Army Staff, General Musa acknowledged his sterling performance, courage and steadfast commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty.
He said that Lagbaja’s enduring dedication and achievements will forever be remembered in the annals of the Nigerian Armed Forces and the nation at large.
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