Following the demise of the late Chief of Army Staff(COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force(NPF) to wear black band throughout the 7 day mourning period.
This information was disseminated by the FPRO ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday.
According to the FPRO, “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.”
Lagbaja’s demise after a long spell of absence from office having been flown overseas for treatment was announced by the Presidency on Wednesday, November 6th. He died at age 56.
