Mixed reactions have trailed the death of the substantive Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) had earlier reports that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday announced that Lagbaja passed away at age 56.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, regrets to announce the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56,” a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, reads.
Reacting to the passing of the army general, some Nigerians on the microblogging platform, X mocked the Tinubu administration for denying earlier reports that Lagbaja had died.
However, some expressed their sympathy with the country and the family of the deceased.
See some of the reactions below.
Anita_Ayoola wrote: “Una don KPAI this Gallant Army Nawaooo…RIP D’general… Don’t forget to come and take Tinubu along.”
uzoma_1759 wrote: “I thought you guys denied it ..but RIP to the dead.”
TheresaTekenah – “My deepest sympathies to his family and comrades. His legacy in the military will continue to inspire many. God bless his soul.”
f.iseh wrote: “If this is true, then why did the Army debunk it earlier? They even declared one guy wanted for this… Nigerian officials and lies.. May his soul rest in peace.”
mz_wizzy wrote: “I thought the Army said he was “immortal”? Man was ailing but they kept lying saying it was fake news.”
Shola wrote: “The rumours about his death have been on since last week, so this is not news.”