By Adadareporters
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, is dead. He was 56.
Mr Lagbaja died in Lagos after a brief illness, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga wrote in a Wednesday morning statement.
According to him, “He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.
“President Tinubu expresses his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time. He wishes Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honours his significant contributions to the nation.”
Recall that he was rumoured to have died two weeks ago but the Defence Headquarters debunked the news, explaining that he was on leave.
A week after the rumoured death, President Bola Tinubu appointed Olufemi Oluyede, a major general, as acting chief of army staff.
On Tuesday, Oluyede was decorated with the new rank of lieutenant-general, an indication he is set to be made substantive army chief.
