NIGERIA’S MILITARY CHIEF,
LIEUTENANT GENERAL TAOREED ABIODUN LAGBAJA, DIES.

Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, a renowned Nigerian Army general, has passed away at 56, leaving behind a legacy of distinguished service to the nation.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

– EARLY BEGINNINGS:

His remarkable journey began in 1987 at the Nigerian Defence Academy, where he laid the foundation for his illustrious career.

KEY ROLES IN INTERNAL SECURITY OPERATIONS

– lOPERATION ZAKI: Benue State

– OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: Borno

– OPERATION UDOKA: Southeast Nigeria

– OPERATION FOREST SANITY: Across Kaduna and Niger States

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

– MASTER’S DEGREE: Strategic Studies from the prestigious U.S. Army War College

TRIBUTE FROM PRESIDENT TINUBU

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to Lagbaja’s family and the Nigerian Armed Forces, honoring his significant contributions to the nation.

LEGACY LIVES ON

Lagbaja is survived by his wife, Mariya, and their two children, who will undoubtedly continue to draw inspiration from his remarkable life and legacy.