{"id":246808,"date":"2024-11-06T16:17:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T16:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/06\/nigeria-army-commander-lt-general-taoreed-lagbaja-is-dead\/"},"modified":"2024-11-06T16:17:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T16:17:42","slug":"nigeria-army-commander-lt-general-taoreed-lagbaja-is-dead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/06\/nigeria-army-commander-lt-general-taoreed-lagbaja-is-dead\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria Army Commander, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja Is Dead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>The late Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In a somber announcement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu revealed the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, who died Tuesday night in Lagos at 56 after battling illness.<\/p>\n<p>Born on February 28, 1968, Lagbaja\u2019s illustrious military career spanned over three decades, marked by exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>Appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023 by Tinubu, Lagbaja\u2019s journey began in 1987 at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.<\/p>\n<p>He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps on September 19, 1992, as part of the 39th Regular Course. Lagbaja\u2019s notable roles included platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and 72 Special Forces Battalion, showcasing his expertise in strategic military operations.<\/p>\n<p>Lagbaja played pivotal roles in various internal security operations, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Operation ZAKI in Benue State<br \/>\u2013 Operation Lafiya Dole in Borno<br \/>\u2013 Operation Udoka in Southeast Nigeria<br \/>\u2013 Operation Forest Sanity across Kaduna and Niger States<\/p>\n<p>A committed advocate for professional growth, Lagbaja earned a Master\u2019s degree in Strategic Studies from the prestigious U.S. Army War College.<\/p>\n<p>He leaves behind his beloved wife, Mariya, and their two children.<\/p>\n<p>However, in a statement, President Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to Lagbaja\u2019s family and the Nigerian Armed Forces, honoring his significant contributions to the nation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The late Lt. 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