The remains of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the late Chief of Army Staff, arrived in Abuja on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at approximately 12:16 pm. The body was received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as the nation prepares for his burial.
A Service of Songs is scheduled for Thursday, leading up to his interment on Friday afternoon at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja. Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed the burial arrangements.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a state burial for Lagbaja, recognizing his dedication and service to Nigeria’s security efforts.
