The Inspector of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has directed Police personnel across Nigeria to wear black bands throughout the seven day mourning period for the late Chief of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja.
According to a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi and released on Thursday, the gesture is to honour late General whose demise was announced by the Presidency yesterday.
It 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.”