The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered all police personnel in Nigeria to wear a black band for seven days in memory of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
This order, given in a statement signed by Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi, is intended as a tribute to the Army chief, who passed away in Lagos after an illness.
“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,” the statement read.
The IGP described Lagbaja as a “great leader who has shown gallantry, dedication, and passion for fighting violent crimes and insurgency in Nigeria,” adding, “He was a great leader who deserves to be honored by all means.”
President Bola Tinubu also expressed his condolences to Lagbaja’s family and the Nigerian Armed Forces, calling it a difficult time for the nation.
Lt. Gen. Lagbaja’s passing was confirmed by the presidency on Tuesday. His cause of illness was not disclosed.
