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NGF mourns death of COAS Lagbaja

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Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the rest of the country in mourning the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

In a statement by the NGF chairman and the Kwara state governor, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on Wednesday, the NGF described the death as a sad loss of a great patriot.

The statement reads, “We send our profound condolences to Mr President, the Nigerian military establishment, and the family on the sad loss of this great patriot.

“Our hearts are especially with the family and the Nigerian Army at this difficult moment. We are comforted by the unforgettable memories of his unblemished services to our country.

“Even in death, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja stands honoured for his bravery and dedication to a greater, united Nigeria.

“We ask Almighty God to forgive his shortcomings, admit him to al-jannah Firdaus, and give his family the strength to get through this tough phase of life.”

Tribune Online reports that Labaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos according to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

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