Late Lagbaja’s Hometown Suspends Anniversary Indefinitely

The 2024 Ilobu day celebration billed to take place on Saturday, has been suspended.

According to a statement signed by the Chairman, Ilobu-Asake Development Union, Pastor Olufemi Salako, IDU announced the immediate suspension of Ilobu day celebration following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

Salako who described the demise of Lagbaja as devastating, said late Chief of Army Staff died at a time when his service and leadership are much needed for the development of their community.

CityMirrorNews reports that Ilobu, headquarters of Irepodun local Government area of Osun state is the hometown of the late Chief of Army Staff.

He said: “The Ilobu-Asake Development Union, the umbrella body of all sons and daughters of Ilobu, is greatly shocked by the untimely demise of a great member of the Union, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

“The death of Lt Gen. Lagbaja is indeed a devastating one to all of us as it came at a time 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 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.”