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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff. Lagbaja died at the age of 56. According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he passed away on Tuesday night in
BREAKING: Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja is dead

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff.

Lagbaja died at the age of 56.

According to a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, he passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.

“Born on February 28, 1968, Lt. General Lagbaja was appointed Chief of Army Staff on June 19, 2023, by President Tinubu.

“His distinguished military career began when he enrolled in the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987. On September 19, 1992, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th Regular Course.

“Throughout his service, Lt. General Lagbaja demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment, serving as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion.

“He played pivotal roles in numerous internal security operations, including Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in Southeast Nigeria, and Operation Forest Sanity across Kaduna and Niger States.

“An alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, he earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies, demonstrating his dedication to professional growth and excellence in military leadership.

“Lt. General Lagbaja is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and their two children.

“President Tinubu expresses his heartfelt condolences to the family and the Nigerian Armed Forces during this difficult time. He wishes Lt. General Lagbaja eternal peace and honors his significant contributions to the nation,” the statement added.

BREAKING: Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Taoreed Lagbaja is dead

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A part-time student of the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa (FPN), Ibrahim Matthew, has been brutally murdered in his lodge following a violent altercation with a friend. This was confirmed in a statement on Friday by the Nasarawa State Police Command, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel. According to the statement, the tragic
Nasarawa: Poly student killed in violent lodge attack

A part-time student of the Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa (FPN), Ibrahim Matthew, has been brutally murdered in his lodge following a violent altercation with a friend.

This was confirmed in a statement on Friday by the Nasarawa State Police Command, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel.

According to the statement, the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, at a residence behind ECWA Peace College, Shagari Road, Nasarawa.

“ A report was lodged at the Nasarawa Division at about 2:00 a.m. by Mercy Bassey, a female resident of the lodge.

“The report indicated that a fight had broken out between one of her tenants and his friend, leading to a violent confrontation,” the statement reads in part.

The statement further revealed that swift police action led to the arrest of the suspect, identified as John Gambo, an ND2 student from the Banking and Finance Department of the same institution.

During interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to the crime.

“He admitted to attacking the deceased with both an axe and a knife. Both weapons have been recovered as evidence.”

The Commissioner of Police has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution.

Nasarawa: Poly student killed in violent lodge attack