The Late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, is set to be buried in Abuja on Friday.<\/p>\n
His immediate elder brother, Moshood Lagbaja, made the announcement during a condolence visit by the St. Charles Grammar School Osogbo Old Boys Association (SCOBA) in Osogbo, Osun State.<\/p>\n
Moshood Lagbaja shared that while the military has not released the remains to the family, they have assured that Lt. Gen. Lagbaja will receive a fitting burial in Abuja.<\/p>\n
During the visit, a condolence letter was presented to the family by the SCOBA delegation, which was signed by the Global President, Tade Adekunle, and General Secretary, Leye Odetoyinbo. The delegation was led by Engineer Adesina Salami, the 1st Vice President of SCOBA<\/p>\n
Salami praised the late general, describing him as \u201can exceptional individual, a proud Charlean, and a distinguished military leader who served the nation with unwavering dedication.\u201d He added, \u201cLt. Gen. Lagbaja\u2019s remarkable life, selfless service, and enduring legacy inspire us. He made an unforgettable impact on the Charlean Family Worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n
He concluded with words of comfort for the grieving family: \u201cMay the Almighty God\u2019s peace, love, and strength sustain you as you navigate this difficult time. May the cherished memories of Lt. Gen. Lagbaja continue to inspire generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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