WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Mrs. Ibrahim reportedly died on Tuesday night, November 5, 2024, after a brief illness, according to family sources. She leaves behind her husband, children, and numerous grandchildren. Her funeral prayers are scheduled for today, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the National Mosque in Abuja at 1:30 p.m., followed by her burial at the Gudu Muslim Cemetery in Apo. In a statement, the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) expressed condolences, calling on members, veterans, and the community to support Admiral Ibrahim during this period. “May Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings, grant her Al Jannah Firdaus, and give Admiral Ibrahim the fortitude to bear this loss,” the association stated. In other news, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. Naijaonpoint reports that this was made known in a statement on Wednesday morning by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga stated that Lagbaja 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.
Mrs. Aminat Dupe Ibrahim, wife of former Chief of Defence Staff and former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ola Sa’ad Ibrahim, has passed away.