By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Minister of State, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana and entire Management and Staff of the Ministry commiserate and extend their heartfelt condolences to the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Army, the entire Armed Forces and the family on the demise of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja .
In a statement by Henshaw Ogubike, Director Information and Public Relations on Wednesday, the Defence ministry described the late Army Chief’s death as a great loss to his family, the Army and the nation at large.
The message further reads, “The passing on to eternal glory shocked us at the Ministry of Defence as our working relationship with him is commendable as he exhibited the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation with us in the discharge of our mandate .
“The late Chief of Army Staff contributed in no small measure in the internal security operations across Nigeria and also exhibited high level of professionalism.
“He will be greatly missed by the family, the Military and the nation as he served the nation with commitment and dedication.
“May his soul rest in the bosom of the Lord”.
READ ALSO:
- Ibadan Stampede, Stolen Fowl And A Bleak Christmas
- Fuel to sell at N935 per litre from Monday -IPMAN
- Ghana edge Nigeria to win WAFU B U17 Girls Cup
- NPFL: Late penalty kick helps Kwara United to narrow win
- End-of-year Checklist: 12 Must-dos Before January
