Our Correspondent
The senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro has describes the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja as a gallant and successful officer who gave his all to the country and died in active service.
This was contained in a press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday by Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, the
Media Adviser to the Senate Minority Leader.
The Senate Minority Leader informed that Gen. Lagbaja’s time as Chief of Army Staff saw a great push against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping that are plaguing the country.
Sen Moro hoped that his successor would fit perfectly into the shoes left behind and frontally tackle the security challenges confronting the country and continue to protect her territorial integrity, to achieve the late General’s dreams of a secured and peaceful nation.
He extends his heartfelt condolences to the wife of the deceased, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, the entire family, the President and Commander-In-Chief of armed forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Nigerian Army.
The Lawmaker charges them to be consoled with the knowledge that the late General lived an impactful life and has gone to rest with his creator.
Lagbaja died on Wednesday after a brief illness.
