The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has described the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja as one of the best military officers Nigeria ever produced.
Ribadu also commended Lagbaja for his service to the country during his lifetime.
The NSA said this on Wednesday during a condolence visit to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Musa Christopher and the Acting COAS, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede on Wednesday at the Defence and Army Headquarters, Abuja.
He said though Lagbaja’s death is a great loss, thanks must be given to God for his life.
Ribadu prayed that God should continue taking care of his family and all those he left behind.
“I am here to condole with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, and the entire members of our Armed Forces, who have suffered a great loss.
“We lost one of our best because Lt.-Gen. Lagbaja was an incredible man but that is what life is all about.
“He has been…