The Minority Leader of the Senate , Senator Abba Moro has mourned the demise of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
Lagbaja died in Lagos on Tuesday night after a brief illness.
Senator Moro in a condolence message signed by his media adviser,, Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John in Abuja on Wednesday described the late COAS as a gallant and successful officer who gave his all, to the country and died in active service.
The deceased according to Abba Moro, gave a great push against terrorism, banditry and kidnapping that are plaguing the country.
“I hope that Lagbaja’s successor would fit perfectly into the shoes left behind and frontally tackle the security challenges confronting the country and continue to protect her territorial integrity, to achieve the late General’s dreams of a secured and peaceful nation.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the wife of the deceased, Mrs Mariya Abiodun Lagbaja, the entire family, the President and Commander-In-Chief of armed forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Nigerian Army,” he said.
