Nigeria's army chief, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, known for leading the fight against Boko Haram, has died at age 56 after a period of illness.
President Tinubu expressed heartfelt condolences, wishing Lagbaja eternal peace and honoring his significant contributions, especially as Nigeria continues battling militancy.
Lagbaja aimed to establish discipline and professionalism in the army, focusing on rebranding it from allegations of mistreatment and extrajudicial actions.
His death occurs at a critical time in Nigeria's ongoing struggle against one of Africa’s longest militant insurgencies, dating back 15 years.
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