Mr Lagbaja, a lieutenant general, died in Lagos after a brief illness, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga wrote in a Wednesday morning statement.

General Taoheed Lagbaja, the chief of army staff, has reportedly died abroad. Details surrounding his death have emerged and been published. He was earlier fly out.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army