Governor Otti Mourns Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Describes His Death As Shocking

The Governor of Abia State Dr. Alex Otti has expressed sadness over the news of the death of Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, whose death was earlier announced by President Bola Tinubu.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity Ferdinand Ekeoma said Governor Otti described General Lagbaja’s death at 56, as shocking and untimely, and expressed sorrow that he passed away at a time his services to the nation were most needed.

The Abia Chief Executive recalled the very close personal relationship with Lagbaja and the cordial relationship that existed between his government, the Late Army Chief and the Military Command under his watch, a relationship that yielded very positive results in ensuring peace and security in Abia. He prayed that God would grant his soul eternal rest in his bosom, and give his family the courage to bear the loss.

Finally, Governor Otti, on behalf of the government and people of Abia State, sent his sincere condolences to the President of the Nation, the Ag. Chief of Army Staff, Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede and the Nigerian Army as a whole.