- Safiu Kehinde
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has order all police officers across Nigeria to wear black band in honour of late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi.
According to the statement, the IGP gave the directive in tribute and respect to the late Army Chief over his gallantry, dedication and passion for fighting against crime and terrorism in the country.
The police officers are to donn the band for the seven days period of mourning.
“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.” The statement read.
Lagbaja reportedly died in Lagos on Tuesday after prolonged illness.
His death was, however, announced on Wednesday by the Presidency to solve to long mystery surrounding his disappearance from public events.