In the history of the Nigerian Army, the newly appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff became the first officer to hold that position

The first officer to be appointed in that role in the history of the Nigerian Army is Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, who was recently appointed Acting Chief of Army Staff. Oluyede was named Acting COAS by President Bola Tinubu, awaiting the return of Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja from medical leave, who is the substantive COAS. Lagbaja is…

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Nigerian Army has refrained from appointing acting COAS and has cautioned against any calls for military takeover

Reports that an acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS) would be chosen to succeed Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja have been refuted by the Nigerian Army. Lagbaja is “hale and hearty” and on his yearly leave, according to the DHQ. Concerns regarding Lagbaja’s whereabouts and well-being have been expressed by the public. Rumors of Lagbaja’s de@th…

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