by Nurat Uthman
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived at the military wing of Lagos Airport.
The arrival is part of the preparations to transport the remains to Abuja for further arrangements.
As the remains touched down, senior military officers stood in formation to honour the late Army Chief.
A full military parade, organized in his honour, is currently taking place. The parade features 48 soldiers and officers.
Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday, November 5, after battling an illness in Lagos.
Prior to his death, President Bola Tinubu appointed Olufemi Oluyede as the new acting Chief of Army Staff.
