President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, mourned the passing of the Chief of Army Staff (CoAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, describing him as a “fine officer”, who worked hard to safeguard Nigeria.
Akpabio recalled how a few days ago, he had spoken with the deceased and received assurances about his recovery, adding that the news of his death came to him as a rude shock.
His media aide, Mr Jackson Udom, in a statement, quoted Akpabio saying, “I received the news of the death of the late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, with shock. His death, coming at a time the country needed his wealth of experience in tackling and bringing to an end insecurity in some parts of the country, is a huge loss to the country and the security community.
“He was a fine, committed and dedicated officer, who served the country with all his might, even at the risk of paying the supreme price.
“On behalf of my family, the people of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District and…