Sad development coming from the defense sector is that the The Chief of Army Staff who has been away from some time has given up the ghost, in a report by Bayo Onunuga, he died in Lagos on Tuesday after a Brief illness.Weeks ago there were rumours concerning his sudden disappearance and no public appearance until the Government debunked the rumour saying he was only unavailable for a short time. In respect to that an action COAS was instated pending his return which never came
to pass.General Lagbaja is survived by his and 2 children, with the kind words flying around, it’s a true he lived a genuine and sacrificial life during his stay on earth.
His Excellency Atiku Abubakar via his X handle submitted his heartfelt condolences to the family he left behind “My heartfelt condolences go out to his grieving family and to the Nigerian Army, to which he dedicated his service with unwavering honour and distinction. May his soul find eternal peace and rest.”
In the light of this development, General Olufemi Oluyede who was the acting Chief of Army Staff and was recently promoted at the presidential Villa to a lieutenant general will become the New Chief of Army Staff.
