Lagbaja: IGP, Egbetokun Directs Police Officers To Wear Black Bands

Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police has instructed officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black bands for a seven-day mourning period in honor of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

The police boss gave the directive in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi.

Adejobi made it known that the directive is to honor Lagbaja, who showed gallantry, dedication, and passion in the fight against insurgency in the country 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 honor 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 honored by all means.

“May the soul of the late COAS rest in peace.”

The late army chief, appointed by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 56 night after a prolonged illness.