Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo
Taraba state Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has described the death of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, as a terrible development and a sad one.
In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communication, Emmanuel Bello, said the death is a personal one to him given his unique relationship with the late COAS.
“The death is unfortunate, especially now that the military expertise of General Lagbaja is needed.
He described the late COAS as a dedicated worker who gave himself to the duty at hand.
“General Lagbaja died in active service. A very principled man, he remains a model of discipline, honesty and transparency.
In further tributes, Dr Kefas, noted that late Lagbaja was an encyclopedia of military knowledge.
“In a very short time, General Lagbaja was able to strengthen professionalism in the operation of the military.
Meanwhile, Dr Kefas has condoles with the immediate family of the late COAS, the military establishment and the country in general.