Following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has ordered officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black band throughout the seven-day mourning period.
According to a statement by the Force spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the directive is to pay tribute and honour the General.
The police said that Lagbaja demonstrated “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 COAS rest in peace”.
