Following the death of Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered all police officers to wear black bands during a seven- day mourning period in respect of the late COAS.
This directive was contained in a statement by the Force’s Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday, November 7.
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.”
The late COAS, Taoreed Lagbaja, was said to have died on Tuesdays November 5, following a prolonged illness.
