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Former Military President Babangida Commiserates with Nigerians Over Lagbaja’s Death

Former Nigerian Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has commiserated with the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja.

In a statement by the Media Aid to the former Military President, Abdullahi Mahmud describes the death of the late Chief of Army Staff Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja as not only a profound loss to his immediate family but to Nigeria as a whole especially at this point in his life and career.

General Babangida eulogised the late Chief of Army of staff as a fine officer and a dedicated leader of men whose sense of patriotism was exemplary, saying his vigorous effort at the frontline of war to end banditry and insurgency has already borne good fruits and it is unfortunate that he would not be around to see it through.

The statement which quoted the Former Nigerian Military President says his heart goes out to the deceased beloved family, his officers and men, as well as the country that has once again lost a gallant army chief, one in the fine tradition of his brilliant predecessors.

While enjoining the Nigerian Armed Forces to continue to make the necessary sacrifice to safeguard the country’s democracy and her territorial integrity, General Babangida also joined other Nigerians in applauding their courage.

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