The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode has directed officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to wear black bands for seven days to mourn the death of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.
Egbetokun gave the directive through a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
He said the directive is to honour Lagbaja, who showed gallantry, dedication, and passion in the fight against insurgency in the country during his lifetime.
Adejobi said: “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”.
Also, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, (PSC) DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd has expressed shock on the death of the Chief of Army Staff, General Taoreed Lagbaja who passed on in Lagos after a brief illness.
Argungu said the late Army Chief was a brave soldier who played a great role in the fight against insurgency and supported Mr. President’s efforts to free the nation from banditry and terrorism.
He condoled Mr. President and the Nigerian Army on the sad loss and prayed that God should receive his gentle and loving soul in paradise.
According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Head, Press and Public Relations Ikechukwu Ani, DIG Argungu said the late General Lagbaja left indelible foot marks on the sands of the nation’s security architecture.
He extended his condolence to the family of the deceased and also prayed that God should comfort them.
The PSC Chairman further prayed that God should give his Successor, General Olufemi Oluyede the wisdom and character to sustain and improve on the cherished legacies of his predecessor.
The late army chief, appointed by President Bola Tinubu on June 19, 2023, died on Tuesday at the age of 56 after a prolonged illness.
Following his death, the president, on Wednesday, directed that Nigeria’s national flags be flown at half-mast for seven days across the country to mourn the passing of the late army chief.
