From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The remains of the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, have arrived in Abuja in preparation for his burial.
Lagbaja’s body arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 12:16 p.m.
The scheduled funeral services will commence on Thursday with a Service of Songs to be held at the Army Headquarters Garrison Parade Ground, Mogadishu Cantonment, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
The late COAS will be laid to rest on Friday at the National Military Cemetery, after a funeral service to be held at the National Christian Centre.