The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, the Management staff and the entire Staff of the Ministry of Defence, have commiserated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the death Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja .
They also condoled the Nigerian Army, the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria and the family of the late COAS over his transition to eternal glory.
According to a statement Wednesday by Director Information and Public Relations of the ministry Henshaw Ogubike, they said his death has been described as a great loss to his family, the Army and the nation at large.
They lauded the late army chief for his professionalism and commitment to securing the nation.
“The passing on to eternal glory shocked us at the Ministry of Defence as our working relationship with him is commendable as he exhibited the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation with us in the discharge of our mandate .
“The late Chief of Army Staff contributed in no small measure in the internal security operations across Nigeria and also exhibited high level of professionalism.
“He will be greatly missed by the family, the Military and the nation as he served the nation with commitment and dedication,” he said.
