The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has described the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, as one of the best military officers that Nigeria has ever produced.
Ribadu said this during a condolence visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Musa Christopher and the Acting COAS, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede on Wednesday at the Defence and Army Headquarters, Abuja.
He described the late army chief as an incredible man, loyal, committed, trustworthy, compatriot and a good leader.
According to him, Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja loved his soldiers, worked for the Armed Forces and Nigeria and also loved the military.
“I am here to condole with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, and the entire members of our Armed Forces, who have suffered a great loss.
“We lost one of our best because Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja was an incredible man but that is what life is all about.
“He has been called to a higher level and we will continue to pray for his family and those he left behind.
“We will continue to be grateful to God for the life he led, for the service he gave, and the commitment he did for his country.
“To our President, Senator Bola Tinubu, it is a very sad loss, a difficult one to feel, but we thank God for his life,” he said.
