The late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, will be laid to rest in Abuja on Friday, November 15, according to an announcement from his family.
Lagbaja, who passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 56, had been receiving medical treatment abroad prior to his death.
His funeral arrangements have been confirmed following a condolence visit to his family in Osogbo, Osun State.
According to a report from DailyTrust, Moshood Lagbaja, the immediate elder brother of the deceased, shared the burial details during the visit by the St. Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA) on Monday, November 11.
He stated that, while the military would not be releasing the remains to the family directly, they assured that Lagbaja would receive a befitting burial in the nation’s capital.
Lagbaja, appointed as COAS by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 19, 2023, had served the country through a period marked by significant security challenges.
News of his passing came amid widespread rumors about his health. On October 20, 2024, the Nigerian Army had issued a statement dismissing claims of his death, confirming instead that he was undergoing treatment.
Following his death, President Tinubu named Major General Olufemi Oluyede as the acting COAS.
In Osogbo, SCOBA members and other sympathizers paid tribute to Lagbaja’s contributions, both as a distinguished military leader and as an alumnus of St. Charles Grammar School.
Moshood Lagbaja expressed gratitude for the condolences and reassured friends and family that, with military honors, the funeral would reflect his late brother’s dedicated service to the nation.
Barring any changes, the final rites will proceed as scheduled, allowing family members, colleagues, and well-wishers to honor the late general’s legacy.
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