President Tinubu mourns death of COAS, directs national flags be flown half-mast

Wed, Nov 6, 2024
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Defence

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, has expressed regret following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, after a brief illness at the age of 56 years.

The statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director, Information & Public Relations for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, stated that the President directed that National Flags be flown at half-mast throughout the country for seven days in honour of the departed Army Chief.

It added that the President appreciates profoundly the services of the departed to the nation and wishes the family the fortitude to bear the great loss.

A.I

Nov. 6, 2024

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