Soludo mourns Chief of Army Staff Lagbaja
By Jeffrey Agbo
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has expressed profound sadness on the death of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
The COAS died on Tuesday in Lagos at the age of 56.
In his message on Wednesday, Soludo extended his deepest condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Army and the bereaved family on this irreparable loss.
The governor further described General Lagbaja’s untimely departure as a huge loss to the Nigerian Army and the nation in general.
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He reiterated that General Lagbaja’s distinguished military career, marked by his exceptional service and dedication to our nation’s security, serves as a tribute to his uncompromising commitment to Nigeria’s unity and progress.
As an alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, General Lagbaja brought unparalleled expertise to his role, serving with distinction in various capacities including as platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion. His leadership in critical internal security operations, from Operation ZAKI in Benue State to Operations Lafiya Dole, Udoka, and Forest Sanity, further demonstrated his tactical acumen and relentless dedication to Nigeria’s peace and stability.
Soludo, therefore, prayed that the Almighty God grant the late general’s soul eternal rest and give his family the solace to bear this great loss.
