Customs Chief Honors Late COAS Lagbaja’s Legacy in Strengthening Nigeria’s Security

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, praised the late Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, for his invaluable contributions to national security, describing him as a leader known for his unwavering commitment and selflessness.

Adeniyi shared these remarks in a statement released on Thursday by NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada.

He expressed that Lagbaja’s passing is a tremendous loss not only for his family, the military, and the government but for the entire Nigerian people.

Adeniyi extended his condolences to Lagbaja’s family, his colleagues, and the Nigerian Armed Forces.

He announced that the NCS had rescheduled its Gala and Award Night, originally planned for Friday in Abuja as part of the Comptroller-General of Customs conference, to pay tribute to the military leader.

“This decision is taken to allow NCS to identify with the mood of the nation in mourning Lagbaja.

“The NCS acknowledges the weight of this moment; we join all to mourn the passing of a steadfast leader,” he said.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Lagbaja’s body was brought to Abuja on Thursday ahead of his burial set for Friday.

Lagbaja passed away on November 5 in Lagos following a short illness.