NewStats: 3,262,874 , 8,178,429 topics. Date: Tuesday, 03 June 2025 at 09:22 PM 3w1l5a

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

Announcement of the ing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the ing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56.

He ed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.

Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu.

His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular Course.

Throughout his service, Lt. General Lagbaja demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment, serving as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion.

He played pivotal roles in numerous internal security operations, including Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in Southeast Nigeria, and Operation Forest Sanity across Kaduna and Niger States.

An alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, he earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies, demonstrating his dedication to professional growth and excellence in military leadership.

Lt. General Lagbaja is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and their two children.

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.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)

Oops

He finally succumbed . Too painful

Rip to him

Very unfortunate

His watch has ended....ours, ahead of us.

Eya. He tried his best in the shortest period. RIP

Inna lilahi waheena ilehin raji'um.

This is a very painful news. May Allah accept his returns, keep him away from the punishment of mukar wa nakir. Amin.

May Allah comfort his loved ones.

Awo lo...

Eyah..

God dey..

Nigeria

Dis is sad....even in western countries, he still died....

Every rumor has an iota of truth always

So we should do what with the news?






I thought the same useless Presidency said he is hale and hearty and only on break?






RIP to the dead though.

Rip soldier

God will punish the spokesman who said the late COAS was on leave,that’s why people in position keep leing and deceiving those who entrust them in that capacity.if you don’t pay for it,your children and children’s children will pay for it.how do you win war against ordinary boko haram without one iota of sincerity and diligence
If no be say they must bury him according to Muslim rites una for no talk,God una useless people wey dey take us for a ride.
You may have power over the people but death will win you and that’s a shame on you.

Never remind the Igbos of Operation Udoka in Southeast Nigeria. It wasn't a good record as it left a bitter and gruesome experience against the peaceful coexistence of Nigeria.

RIP to the gallant General.

Eiyah!! May his soul RIP 💔

Life 🌱

Prostrate cancer is not an issue.

People live with it and will not die from it.

The main issue with prostate cancer is the treatment be it chemotherapy, surgery or radiation treatment.

The treatment of the disease is what leads to death .

More Medical scientists are now calling for both the treatment and routine test for prostrate cancer be reviewed but they are going against the behemoth beasts in the Medical Industrial Complex aka Big Pharma that makes a lot of money from this dangerous practice.

The man that posted the news of his demise was right after all

I told you guys this man was dead about 3 weeks ago
He died in hospital

Tinubu himself almost died 2 weeks ago

saintkel:
Dis is sad....even in western countries, he still died....

If you know anyone who has been diagnosed with prostrate cancer, advice them never to agree to undergo chemotherapy or surgery.

That's the number 1 killer and not the disease itself that does not spread beyond the prostrates.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace

Afonjudas:
I told you guys this man was dead about 3 weeks ago
He died in hospital

Tinubu himself almost died 2 weeks ago

Shut your mouth up if u don't have any evidence to back that up.
He died yesterday.

heykims:

Shut your mouth up if u don't have any evidence to back that up.
He died yesterday.

Continue to deceive yourself

You and brainwash are like Lai Mohammed and lies

😂😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

Why are they hiding it before? Oh they are waiting for Trump's win?

AntiZikist:


If you know anyone who has been diagnosed with prostrate cancer, advice them never to agree to undergo chemotherapy or surgery.

That's the number 1 killer and not the disease itself that does not spread beyond the prostrates.

U are too ignorant to state the cancer doesn't spread beyond the prostate. This kinda comment irritates the intellectuals.
What's your discipline abeg? Surely not health.

AntiZikist:


If you know anyone who has been diagnosed with prostrate cancer, advice them never to agree to undergo chemotherapy or surgery.

That's the number 1 killer and not the disease itself that does not spread beyond the prostrates.

what should they do

My condolence to the family

They should have waited till 2027 before they will announce it Na...
Awon werey...they were using death body to catch cruise 😌
E don die
Na lie, e never die

What a corn🌽tree 🌴

duduade:


Continue to deceive yourself

You and brainwash are like Lai Mohammed and lies

😂😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

And na your kind believed Buhari was cloned.
An advice: Always keep your opinion to yourself if u don't have evidence to back it up.
That's what people with sense do anyway.