Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Lagbaja, dies

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.
Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, is dead
Mr Lagbaja, a lieutenant general, died in Lagos after a brief illness, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga wrote in a Wednesday morning statement.
Taoreed Lagbaja: List of things to know about Late Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, passed on at the age of 52.The presidency said Lagbaja died after a period of illness in Lagos on Tuesday night, November 5. Things to know about LagbajaAccording to Lagbaja's profile on the Nigerian Army website,
Nigeria Grieves as Army Chief Passes at 56
Nigeria was yesterday thrown into mourning following the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja, who submitted to protracted illness, Tuesday night in Lagos. He was aged 56. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a release by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced Lagbaja’s passing.
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Nigeria's army chief dies aged 56
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Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja and the Nigerian Armed Forces over the death of the army chief.
Nigeria: President Tinubu announces death of army chief
Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja had not been seen in public in nearly two months. He is known for leading the Nigerian troops through a critical period in the fight against Islamist extremists.
Remembering Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigeria’s late chief of army staff
The late Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, chief of army staff, was a pillar of Nigeria’s military resilience and a staunch protector of the nation’s sovereignty.
Nigeria: Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, Is Dead - Presidency
Born on 28 February 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on 19 June 2023, by President Tinubu.
Nigerian Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja Dies Following Illness
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Muhammadu Buhari has condoled the entire Lagbaja family, the Nigerian government, and the army over the death of ...
Nigeria’s army chief, who led country through one of Africa's longest conflicts, dies
Nigeria’s army chief, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, who led soldiers through a critical period in the fight against Islamic extremists in the West African nation’s hard-hit northeast, has ...