COAS, Others Honour Late Army Chief Lagbaja with Special Prayers!

COAS, Others Honour Late Army Chief Lagbaja with Special Prayers!

Reported By Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Friday led officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army in offering special prayers to honour the late former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on November 5, 2024.

The solemn ceremony, held across Army formations nationwide, featured Islamic and Christian prayers for the repose of Lagbaja’s soul and tributes to his service to Nigeria.

“Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja served with honour, integrity, and deep commitment to the Nigerian Army and the nation,” Shaibu said during the memorial.

Key Highlights:

• The event was marked with reflections on Lagbaja’s military career, which included efforts to modernize counterinsurgency operations and boost troops’ welfare.
• Army chaplains and imams led interfaith services, while a minute of silence was observed in all barracks and commands.
• Senior officers described Lagbaja’s death as a huge loss to the military community.

Why It Matters:

• The event reinforced the Army’s tradition of honouring fallen leaders and fostering esprit de corps.
• It also highlighted Lagbaja’s legacy of professionalism, reform, and loyalty to Nigeria.

Citations:

1. Nigerian Army Headquarters – Official Press Release, Nov. 7, 2025
2. The Guardian – “Nigerian Army holds special prayers for late COAS Lagbaja,” 2025
3. Daily Trust – “Shaibu, soldiers remember late General Lagbaja,” 2025

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