Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has directed officers of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black armbands for a seven-day mourning period in honor of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
This directive was announced in a statement on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi.
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According to Adejobi, the gesture is a tribute to Lagbaja’s bravery, dedication, and commitment to combating insurgency in Nigeria during his lifetime.
The statement reads, “Following the demise of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has ordered officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black band throughout the 7 day mourning period.
“This directive is to pay tribute and honour the late General who has shown gallantry, dedication, and passion for fighting violent crimes and insurgency in Nigeria. He was a great leader who deserves to be honoured by all means.
“May the soul of the late COAS rest in peace.”
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