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Nigeria: President Tinubu announces death of army chief Lagbaja
Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against Islamist extremists Boko Haram, has died, President Bola Tinubu has announced in a statement. In a statement posted on X by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga,
Nigeria’s army chief Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja has died after short illness
According to President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's army leader, Lt Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, passed away at the age of 56 following a 'period of illness.' He passed away in Lagos on Tuesday evening. His illness's specifics were not disclosed to the public.
Nigeria’s army chief, who led the country through one of Africa’s longest conflicts, dies at 56
Nigeria’s army chief who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against Islamic extremists in the West African nation’s hard-hit northeast, has died. Lt.
Nigeria's army chief dies aged 56
During his short tenure, Nigeria saw an increase in attacks by fighters from the Islamist Boko Haram group and incidents of kidnapping, especially in the north and central parts of the country. This includes the mass abduction of more than 280 children in ...
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Nigerian Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja Dies Following Illness
Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Taoreed Lagbaja has died following a period of illness,
Chad president threatens to withdraw from regional force after Boko Haram attack kills over 40 Chad troops
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Boko Haram beheads Christian in shocking video of massacre
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Chad bishops set day of prayer for All Souls following deadly Boko Haram attack
We strongly condemn these acts of extreme violence, which have once again plunged families and the entire Chadian people into ...
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Fulani herdsmen kidnap Christians in attack on villages in Nigeria
One woman was among the four Christians abducted from two predominantly Christian villages, Mai-Iddo and Arikon, in Kachia ...
Boko Haram attack kills 40 troops from Chad army near Nigeria, sparking hunt for militants
The attack, which took place near Ngouboua in the Lake Chad region, targeted a garrison housing around 200 soldiers.
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Chadian President Threatens Pullout From MNJTF Amid Boko Haram Resurgence
President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno of the Republic of Chad has signalled a potential withdrawal of Chadian troops from the ...
Nigeria’s army chief, who led country through one of Africa's longest conflicts, dies
Lagbaja’s death comes at a crucial time as Nigeria continues to fight one of Africa’s longest wars on militancy in its northeastern region, where Boko Haram extremists launched an insurgency ...