WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the passing in a statement. Onanuga stated that Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness. Here are things to know late COAS Lagbaja: – Lagbaja, was born in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area, Osun State on 28 February 1968. – He was the 23rd Chief of Army Staff. – He attended Local Authority Teachers College Demonstration School Osogbo between 1973 – 1979 – He attended The Polytechnic, Ibadan from 1984 to 1986 and obtained West African School Certificate (Advanced Level). – He was admitted into the Nigerian Defence Academy on September 12, 1987 as a member of 39th Regular Course. – He was commissioned as 2Lt on September 19, 1992 into the Nigerian Army Infantry Corps. – He holds a Bachelor’s in Geography from NDA Kaduna and a Master’s from U.S. Army War College. – Until his elevation as COAS, Lagbaja was the chief of operation (Army) and had served as General Officer Commanding 1 Division, Kaduna, and 82 Division, Nigerian Army Enugu. – Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu. – Lt. General Lagbaja is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and two children.
President Bola Tinubu-led government, on Wednesday, announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56.
10 Things To Know About Late COAS Lagbaja
