President Bola Tinubu has ordered a state burial for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
The announcement was made during a condolence visit to the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, at his palace in Osun State by a delegation from the Nigerian Army, led by Major General Kamal Yusuf.
During the visit, Yusuf, who was a classmate of the late Lagbaja at the Nigerian Defence Academy, described him as a dedicated officer who led from the front, noting that the late General’s commitment to duty earned him steady promotions throughout his career, culminating in his appointment as Chief of Army Staff.
“Lagbaja was a gallant and pragmatic officer, a true combatant, which is why President Tinubu trusted him with the role of Chief of Army Staff”.
Yusuf added that arrangements have been made to ensure that family members who wish to attend the burial would be accommodated.
Earlier, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, received the Army delegation at the Osun Government Secretariat in Abere.
Commending Tinubu’s decision for a state burial, Adeleke described Lagbaja as “a bright star of Osun and Nigeria dimmed too early.”
He praised the Army’s assurance that community projects initiated by the late General in Ilobu, Ifon, and Erin Osun would be completed.
