Breaking: Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, Dies at 56

Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, has died at the age of 56. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

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

More information on his passing will be provided as it becomes available.


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