JUST IN: Late COAS, Lagbaja’s remains arrive Abuja for burial

The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, have arrived in Abuja in preparation for his final interment.

His body arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport precisely at 12:16 pm.

The funeral services are scheduled to commence on Thursday with a Service of Songs.

This will be followed by his interment on Friday afternoon.

According to the Director of Army Public Relations, Maj Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, Lagbaja will be buried at the National Military Cemetery in Abuja on Friday.

Details later…

Solomon Odeniyi

The PUNCH journalist, Solomon, has five years experience covering crime, judiciary and defence beats.

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