The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, arrived in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in preparation for his final burial slated for Friday at the Military Cemetery, with a scheduled funeral services to commence on Thursday.
Penpushing reports that his body arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport precisely at 12:16 p.m. while a Service of Songs has been scheduled to take place at the Army Headquarters Garrison Parade Ground, Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja.
The body of the late Lagbaja was received with a guard of honour on Thursday, as Nigeria’s military top brass paid their respects, and thereafter escorted the remains down a red carpet at the presidential wing of the airport.
Penpushing further reports that the funeral service of the army boss who died on November 5, 2024 after illness is slated for Friday at the National Christian Centre to be followed by interment at the military cemetery on Friday afternoon in Abuja.
The deceased was born on February 28, 1968, served as Chief of Army Staff for one year and four months, following his appointment by President Bola Tinubu in June 2023, while his military career began in 1987 at the Nigerian Defence Academy, and he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps on September 19, 1992.
Penpushing also reports that Lagbaja throughout his service, commanded operations that were vital to national security, including Operation ZAKI in Benue, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in the Southeast, and Operation Forest Sanity in Kaduna and Niger states.
The late Lieutenant General who is survived by a wife, Mariya, and two children was an alumnus of the United States of America (USA) Army War College, held a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies, underscoring his commitment to military excellence and leadership.
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