Lagbaja died at the age of 56.
According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he passed 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 honors his significant contributions to the nation,” the statement added.
“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 honors his significant contributions to the nation,” the statement added.
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So painful.
ReplyDeleteWhy where they hiding it at first.
Have you considered for once that it might have been a terminal illness like maybe cancer, and the man had actually not died until yesterday. So, what have you lost now that they have announced his death? We just focus on the unimportant things. Do we even realise that this man has a wife, children and family members? Smh
Deleteits important to hide it to give the president time to appoint a replacement. you don't want to have a situation where there is a vacuum position for a COAS. This is also to prevent a coup happening too.
DeleteHe had cancer, and they weren't hiding it, he's been abroad..
DeleteRest in peace sir
Anon 10:54 God bless you. The fishseller obviously has his/her brain in a bucket of ice ... because why would 'they' hide the death of the COAS? Why would announcing the death of the COAS lead to a coup, when the CODS and other service chiefs are hale and hearty?
DeleteThe fisfseller and his/her likes just comment without thinking ... same way they wailed that PMB had died and his clone was presiding over the affairs of Nigeria, not too long ago. Bunch of retards!
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace..Amen
ReplyDeleteThey finally let the news out after the many denials and debunking. Once one is rumoured to be dead in Nigeria, it often doesn't take time to see them dead.
ReplyDeleteI wish him peaceful rest and comfort to the family left behind.
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Please be mindful of your many untruths Teejay. He has a family.
DeleteHe was critically ill but alive and hopeful. He passed on late last night.
Same way Yaradua's death was also hidden brought into the country in a dark international airport or wasn't it so?
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TJ is olu Jacob dead?
Delete@deenity,
DeleteI didn't say immediately but it doesn't take time is what I said. I can count over 20 known persons in Nigeria it did happen to.
So I don't know what your argument is on about.
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Teejay,
DeleteYaradua's death was announced when he died irrespective of when it was speculated.
You are a very angry human being. I wish you peace and light.
People like him just enjoy very unnecessary conspiracy theories that add no value but just to show hatred towards the government in any way. i wonder how i will rely on a character like Jackson Ude for any serious news
DeleteEmpty life.
ReplyDeleteRIP sir.
May God comfort the family left behind.
ReplyDeleteRest in Peace Sir
Oh! Dear So sorry,may God rest his soul
ReplyDeleteAfter all the denials why is there no transparency in this country . He was a young man what a pity.
ReplyDeleteHe was a young man at 56?
DeleteThose pressuring themselves for marriage, hope you can see this? They said a dead person was young at 56 but you are pressuring yourself at below 50
Rest in peace Sir
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace and may God comfort his family.
ReplyDeleteSo sad.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace 🙏
ReplyDeleteOh No
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Hello iya Boys
May his soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteRip
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteHe did the best he could in a short time,may his soul rest in peace 🕊🕊
ReplyDeleteMay God console his family & loved ones. Rest in peace sir.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace 🙏
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace 🙏
ReplyDeleteSuch a pity , he died when great strides are being made in the war against insurgency.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteHmm. May his soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord give his family the fortitude to bear, I hope he made peace with the discharged lady accusing them of gbenshing and conspiracy against her.
ReplyDeleteSo sad rest in peace sir 🙏🏿
ReplyDeleteRest well sir. Many soldiers spoke and still speaking well of you. You did well. Now may God rest your soul in Jesus Christ name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteHe lead from the front. One ofnrhe few good appointments in this maladministration.
DeleteMay his soul rest in peace 🕊️🕊️
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