Nigerian Army appoints acting Chief of Army Staff, gives reason

• The Nigerian Army has named Abdulsalami Bagudu as acting Chief of Army Staff while Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja is on leave
• Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the director of army public relations, made this announcement on Sunday, October 20, while also debunking false reports claiming Lagbaja's death
• Bagudu, who serves as Chief of Policy and Plans, will ensure continuity in the Army's leadership and operations during Lagbaja's absence, following established protocols

Abuja, FCT—The Nigerian Army has announced Abdulsalami Bagudu as the acting Chief of Army Staff as Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja is on leave.

The director of Army public relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, announced this in a statement released on Sunday, October 20.

Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, is on leave. Photo credit: @HQNigerianArmy
Source: Twitter

Legit.ng notes that Nwachukwu disclosed as he dismissed fake reports claiming the chief of army staff, Lagbaja, is dead.

He clarified that Lagbaja is on leave, contrary to the fake reports.

The appointment of Bagudu as acting Chief of Army Staff ensures continuity in the Army's leadership and operations during Lagbaja's absence.

Bagudu is the Chief of Policy and Plans (Army).

Details to follow...

Source: Legit.ng