The Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, his junior Minister, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle and the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana have extended their heartfelt condolences to the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Army, the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria and the family on the transition to eternal glory of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.
In a statement by spokesman of the Ministry, Mr. Henshaw Ogubuike, Lagbaja’s death has been described as a great loss to his family, the Army and the nation at large.
According to Ogubuike, “The passing on to eternal glory shocked us at the Ministry of Defence as our working relationship with him is commendable as he exhibited the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation with us in the discharge of our mandate .
“The late Chief of Army Staff contributed in no small measure in the internal security operations across Nigeria and also exhibited high level of professionalism.
“He will be greatly missed by the family, the Military and the nation as he served the nation with commitment and dedication.”