Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has expressed profound sadness over the passing of Lieutenant-General Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, who died on Tuesday at age 56.
Similarly, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), extended his condolences to the Lagbaja family, the government of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Army. In a message shared on his X Platform, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday, Obi described the death as a painful loss for both the family and the nation.
In his condolence message, Governor Soludo extended his deepest sympathies to President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian Army, and the family of the late General Lagbaja, calling the loss irreparable. His message was conveyed in a statement signed by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Wednesday.
Soludo remarked that General Lagbaja’s passing at the age of 56 is a great loss to both the Nigerian Army and the nation at large. The statement reads, “Governor Soludo reiterated that General Lagbaja’s distinguished military career, marked by exceptional service and dedication to our nation’s security, reflects his uncompromising commitment to Nigeria’s unity and progress.”
The governor further highlighted General Lagbaja’s exemplary career, noting his prestigious background as an alumnus of the U.S. Army War College and his service in key roles such as platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion. He praised the late General’s leadership in critical security operations, including Operation ZAKI in Benue State, as well as Operations Lafiya Dole, Udoka, and Forest Sanity, all of which demonstrated his tactical expertise and steadfast dedication to Nigeria’s peace and stability.
Soludo prayed that God grants the late General’s soul eternal rest and comforts his family during this time of great loss.
Peter Obi also paid tribute, stating, “I have just read the official announcement of the unfortunate death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. On behalf of my family and the Obidient family, I sincerely condole with the Lagbaja family, the Government of Nigeria, and the Nigerian Army over this painful loss, which has indeed created a significant void in his family and our dear nation.”
Obi concluded, “May God Almighty, who has called him home at this time, forgive his sins, grant him eternal rest, and give his family, the Nigerian military, the government, and all of us the strength to bear this sad and irreplaceable loss. May God protect and bless his family always.”
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