The hometown of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, Ilobu community, the headquarters of Irepodun Local Government in Osun State, has suspended its yearly celebration.
It was recalled that the National President of the Ilobu-Asake Development Union (IDU), Olufemi Salako, announced November 4-10 for the 32nd Ilobu day celebration.
The late COAS was billed to lead fundraising of N200m for developmental projects in the community with other illustrious sons of Ilobu, like former House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Lasun Yusuf.
Salako, when contacted, expressed shock over the death of Lagbaja. He noted that his demise was devastating to the community adding “he died when his service and leadership are much needed for the development of our community, Osun State and Nigeria at large.“We take solace in the legacy of service, gallantry, diligence and commitment to Nigeria, he left behind.
“In lieu of the sad development, the National Executive of IDU has announced the immediate suspension of all ongoing activities marking the 2024 Ilobu Day Celebration, announcement of a new date for the event shall be made later.
“We call on Nigerians to remember the immediate family of Lt Gen. Lagbaja, Ilobu Community and the Nigeria Army in prayers as we mourn the transition of our son.“
