Army Boss Commends State Government for Supporting Late General”s family

The Chief of Army Staff, Nigerian Army (NA) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has commended the Kwara State Government for its support to the family of late Major Segun Oni.

Late Major Segun Oni was a gallant and devoted officer of the Nigerian Army, who died on active duty during a counter-insurgency operation in Niger State on 13 August 2023.

General Lagbaja gave the commendation during a condolence visit by the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq and some State Government functionaries on Tuesday 27 February 2024, at the Army Headquarters Abuja.

This is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu.

The COAS expressed gratitude to the Governor for his exceptional support and assistance extended to the family of the deceased officer. He equally appreciated the good people of the state for their support of the Nigerian Army in the execution of its constitutional responsibilities.

Speaking further, the Army Chief pointed out that traditionally, the Nigerian Army by Standing Operating Procedures, often relates to the Next of Kin (NOK) of departed personnel in the event of death, disability, or injury resulting from operational engagement.

The COAS noted that the level of peace and stability currently witnessed in Kwara State is remarkable and attributable to the seamless support and collaboration between the good people of Kwara State and the troops. He stressed that the NA will continue to work in synergy with other security agencies to expand the frontiers of peace and stability in the state.

The Kwara State Governor in a remark appreciated the Nigerian Army for its efforts towards mitigating security challenges and ensuring peace and stability in Nigeria.

He acknowledged the immortalization of the deceased officer in Kaduna State and urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the fallen heroes and support their families.

The highlight of the visit was the presentation of a cheque for an undisclosed sum to the spouse cum NOK of the deceased officer, Mrs Olubunmi Mariam Oni by the Governor.

Dominica Nwabufo