Lagbaja Family Regrets He Didn’t Enjoy Life Outside Military

The Head of the Lagbaja Family of Ilobu Kingdom in Osun State, Mr. Demola Lagbaja, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, lamenting that he did not get to enjoy life outside his military service.

Mr. Lagbaja made these remarks on Monday during a condolence visit from the St. Charles Grammar School, Osogbo Old Boys Association, held at the Lagbaja family house in Ibadan.

“It is regrettable that our late son could not enjoy life outside the military,” he said, describing the family’s expectations that Lt. Gen. Lagbaja would eventually retire and reap the rewards of his service.

The family head noted that they had come to accept the situation as the will of God, though the pain remains fresh. “Some tears will never dry,” he added.

Lt. Gen. Taoheed Lagbaja spent all his active years serving in the Nigerian military, following his A-levels at the Polytechnic. His commitment to duty, the family noted, had been unwavering throughout his career.

“That was our wish, which never came. What happened has happened. We have to submit to the will of God, but we are very proud of our son, for he made us proud. All we can wish him is to rest in peace,” Lagbaja said.

The head of the Lagbaja family appreciated the association for the visit, adding that their late son had been well spoken of since his demise.

Speaking earlier, the delegation led by the chairman of the board of trustees of the school, Mr Sola Omopo, on behalf of members of the Ibadan branch of the association, presented a condolence letter to the family.

Omopo eulogised the deceased, saying he had done well for the school and was a proud and financial member until he passed on.

“He was building a very standard project of about N550m for the school, which is about 80 per cent completion.

“When we heard the news, it was very shocking for all of us both in Nigeria and the diaspora, hence the decision to pay a condolences visit to the family,” he said.