PSC Chair Mourns Lagbaja, Late Chief Of Army Staff

The Chairman of the  Police Service Commission,  DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd,  has expressed shock at the death of the Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja. The Army Chief passed on in a Lagos hospital after a period of illness alleged to be cancer-related.

DIG Argungu said the late Army Chief was a brave soldier who played a great role in the fight against insurgency and supported Mr. President’s efforts to free the nation from banditry and terrorism.

He condoled Mr. President and the Nigerian Army on the sad loss and prayed that God should receive his gentle and loving soul in paradise.

DIG Argungu said the late General Lagbaja left indelible foot marks on the sands of the nation’s security architecture.

He extended his condolence to the family of the deceased and also prayed that God should comfort them.

The PSC Chairman further prayed that God should give his Successor,  General Olufemi Oluyede the wisdom and character to sustain and improve on the cherished legacies of his predecessor.