Full List of Chief of Army Staff Who Died in Office

Taoreed Lagbaja Army

Nigeria is in mourning following the sudden death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on Tuesday in Lagos after a brief illness. His death comes less than a year after his appointment by President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant loss to the nation’s military leadership. Lagbaja’s death is the … Read more

Tinubu Mourns Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, as well as to the Nigerian Armed Forces, following the general’s passing. As Commander-in-Chief, President Tinubu expressed deep regret in announcing General Lagbaja’s death at the age of 56. A statement from Bayo … Read more