Abiodun condoles FG, military over Lagbaja’s death

Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has commiserated with the Federal Government and the Nigerian Armed Forces over the death of Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff.

Lagbaja reportedly died on Tuesday and his passing was announced Wednesday morning by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

Abiodun, in a statement in Abeokuta by his Special Adviser, Kayode Akinmade, described Lagbaja as a patriotic and gallant officer who gave his best in the service of his father’s land.

The governor eulogised Lagbaja’s sense of coordination and team spirit.

He added that the late Army Chief redefined the tenets of military engagement in the manner and speed he tackled the activities of terrorists and bandits with huge success.

“Without mincing words, the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt.- Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, is indeed a colossal loss to the military and Nigeria at large.

“However, our solace lies in his very impactful, patriotic and eventful life.

“As a gallant soldier of high courage and doggedness, he gave his best in defending the territorial integrity of his father’s land.

“May God Almighty rest his soul and grant his immediate family the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

“I, therefore, commiserate with President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Armed Forces, Gov. Ademola Adeleke and the entire community of Ilobu in Osun State, his ancestral home,” he said.