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Unease Grows in Nigeria Over Army Chief Lagbaja’s Absence

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  • Army denies rumours of a leadership change amid calls for military rule
  • Lagbaja’s absence stirs concerns as economic crisis heightens tensions

Abuja, Nigeria – Concerns are mounting within Nigerian government and security circles over the prolonged absence of Chief of Army Staff Taoreed Lagbaja, who is officially said to be on vacation but is rumoured to have passed away. These rumours have surfaced amid increasing calls from some citizens for a return to military rule.

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