The Nigerian Army has firmly denied rumors regarding the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, calling the reports fake news. The speculation, which suggested he died from cancer, was dismissed through an official statement on social media.Reports had claimed that he passed away in a hospital overseas and that the news was being suppressed due to political maneuvering among Army generals. Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, who has been in his position since June 2023, is alive and well, according to the Army.
Bayo Onanuga, a special adviser to President Tinubu via his social media handle refuted the rumors, emphasizing that the Army has structured procedures in place for such matters and confirming that Major General Abdulsalami Bagudu Ibrahim is acting on his behalf while he is away. The Army has urged the public to ignore unverified claims about its leadership.
