November 07, (THEWILL) – The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered all police officers to wear black bands throughout the seven-day mourning period, to pay tribute to the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who died on Tuesday, in Lagos at the age of 56.
A statement issued on Thursday, by the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the directive is to pay tribute and honour the late General, who showed gallantry, dedication, and passion for fighting violent crimes and insurgency in Nigeria.
The statement read: “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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