Burial arrangements announced for Late COAS, Taoreed Lagbaja

The Nigerian Army has announced the burial arrangements for the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on November 5 at the age of 56.

According to a statement issued by Acting COAS, Lieutenant General OO Oluyode, on Wednesday, Lagbaja will be laid to rest at the National Cemetery in Abuja on Friday.

The funeral proceedings will begin with a service of songs at the Army Headquarters’ Garrison Parade Ground, Mogadishu Cantonment, in Abuja on Thursday. On Friday, a funeral service will be held at the National Christian Centre, followed by interment at the National Cemetery.

President Bola Tinubu has announced that the late COAS will be honored with a state burial.