The late Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, will be laid to rest in Abuja on Friday. His family confirmed the burial date, with the SCOBA offering condolences, highlighting Lagbaja’s exceptional leadership and legacy in the military and his community.
The late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, will be buried in Abuja on Friday, according to his family. This was revealed by his elder brother, Moshood Lagbaja, during a condolence visit by the St Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA) in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.
Moshood shared that the military had not yet released his brother’s remains to the family. However, he assured those present that the late military leader would receive a dignified burial in the nation's capital this week.
During the visit, Engineer Adesina Salami, the first Vice President of SCOBA, paid tribute to the late General. He described Lt. Gen. Lagbaja as an outstanding individual who made significant contributions both to his alma mater, St Charles Grammar School, and to the Nigerian Army. Salami emphasized the legacy of dedication, discipline, and selfless service that Lagbaja leaves behind.
The burial service is expected to be a moment of national remembrance and reflection on the contributions of a distinguished military officer.
