A delegation from the Nigerian Army, led by Major General Kamal Yusuf, announced on Tuesday that president Bola Tinubu has ordered a state burial for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
The announcement was made during a condolence visit to the olobu of Ilobu, Oba Ashiru Olaniyan, at his palace in Osun State.
During the visit, Yusuf, who was a classmate of the late Lagbaja at the Nigerian Defence Academy, reminisced about their early days together, recalling how they travelled by train from Osogbo to Kaduna to begin their military journey.
He described Lagbaja as a dedicated officer who led from the front, noting that the late general’s commitment to duty earned him steady promotions throughout his career, culminating in his appointment as chief of army staff.
