Acting COAS reveals how Tinubu ‘did his best’ to save Lagbaja

The Nigerian Army is in mourning following the passing of Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, who died on Tuesday night in Lagos after battling an undisclosed illness.

Lagbaja, 56, was appointed by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023, and had been receiving medical treatment abroad.

According to Acting Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, during a press conference on Wednesday, President Tinubu did everything possible to save Lagbaja’s life.

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“The country, under President Tinubu’s leadership, did the very best for him to be alive with us today,” Oluyede said at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday.

Oluyede described Lagbaja as a selfless leader who gave his all to Nigeria. “He was courageous, thorough, and a professional to the core. It’s a big loss to us,” he said, praying for the repose of Lagbaja’s soul.

As tributes poured in, Oluyede called on Nigerians to celebrate Lagbaja’s life and legacy. “I want Nigerians to actually celebrate him for the good work he did,” he said.

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