Happening now: Lagbaja’s remains arrive Lagos airport

Late Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja

Late Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja

By Phillip Nwosu

The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, have arrived at the military wing of Lagos Airport, preparatory for movement to Abuja.

Senior military officers have also lined up and taken positions to pay their last respects to the fallen Army Chief.

A full military parade in his honour is underway, and 48 soldiers and officers are on parade.

Details later…

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