President Tinubu has directed State Burial for the late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja.
The directive was disclosed by a delegation from the Nigerian Army, led by Major General Kamal Yusuf, who visited Lagbaja’s Ilobu Community.
It was during a condolence visit to the Olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, at his palace in Osun State.
Major General Yusuf, a classmate of the late Lagbaja at the Nigerian Defence Academy, reflected on their early days together, recalling how they travelled by train from Osogbo to Kaduna to begin their military careers.
“Lagbaja was a gallant and pragmatic officer, a true combatant, which is why President Tinubu trusted him with the role of Chief of Army Staff…
