The family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, has expressed deep sorrow and regret over his untimely passing, with accusations surfacing that his death may have been linked to a land dispute in his hometown. Ilobu, Osun State.
Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, the Head of Family and a younger brother to the late Chief of Army Staff’s father, revealed his regret over obtaining the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) form for Lagbaja, saying he would have reconsidered had he known Lagbaja’s life would be tragically cut short.…CONTINUE READING
In an emotional statement, Pa Tajudeen expressed his grief, saying, “The death that killed Taoreed Lagbaja ought to take me, his father’s younger brother… His death is so shocking to us.” He described Lagbaja as a community-minded person who contributed significantly, including constructing boreholes for his hometown.
A family member, Madam Toyin, alleged that Lagbaja’s death was caused diabolically due to a lingering land dispute within the community, a matter that had drawn tension when the Nigerian Army proposed establishing a hospital in the area in 2023. Despite the heartbreak, the family remains grateful for his life and contributions.
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According to The Nation reports, A family member simply named Madam Toyin alleged that he was killed diabolically because of land dispute in the community.
