Osun declares three days of mourning for late COAS

The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has declared three days of mourning following the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

The mourning period, from Thursday, November 7 to Saturday, November 9, 2024, will see flags flown at half-mast across the state in honor of the late military leader.

In a statement issued by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the government expressed deep sorrow at General Lagbaja’s passing, describing it as “a colossal loss to humanity and the nation.” The statement also acknowledged his contributions to both the military and Osun State, calling him one of the “glories of Osun State.”

Condolence Registers have been opened at the Government House and the Governor’s Office in Osogbo, allowing residents to pay tribute to the deceased.

General Lagbaja, who was 56 years old at the time of his passing, hailed from Ilobu in Osun State. The state government extended condolences to his family, particularly the Lagbaja family and the Olobu of Ilobu.

Governor Adeleke, in his personal tribute, described the loss as “irreparable” and reassured the people of Osun that General Lagbaja’s legacy would be honored. “We pray that his soul rests in Aljanna Firdaus,” the governor added.

Proofreading by Uchechi Ojo, Sub-editor at NeptunePrime.

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