President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, at the age of 56.

In a statement released on Wednesday by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, it was confirmed that Lt. General Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos following an illness.

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