Egalitarian Voice reports from multiple sources that Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, has sadly passed away due to complications from stage three cancer.
According to a senior government official, Lagbaja’s death occurred nearly 48 hours ago at an undisclosed hospital overseas.
Born on February 28, 1968, in Ilobu, Osun State, Lagbaja was appointed by President Bola Tinubu in June 2023 as the 27th Chief of Army Staff. His dedication to the nation and its people will not be forgotten.
Sources reveal that Lagbaja’s passing has been kept under wraps due to intense lobbying by some Army Generals seeking to fill the now-vacant position. The circumstances surrounding his death are still unfolding.
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We will provide updates as more information becomes available as the latest reports is unverified. More importantly our thoughts are with Lagbaja’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.
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