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IGP Orders Police To Put On Black Bands To Honor Lagbaja

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Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 02:59 PM

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IGP Orders Police To Put On Black Bands To Honor Lagbaja

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to wear black bands for a seven-day mourning period in honor of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

The IGP gave the directive in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi.

Adejobi said the directive is to honor the late COAS, who showed gallantry, dedication, and passion in the fight against insurgency in the country during his lifetime.

“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.

“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 know as a great leader who deserves to be honored by all means.”

“May the soul of the late COAS rest in peace.”

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IGP Orders Police To Put On Black Bands To Honor Lagbaja

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to wear black bands for a seven-day mourning period in honor of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja.

The IGP gave the directive in a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi.

Adejobi said the directive is to honor the late COAS, who showed gallantry, dedication, and passion in the fight against insurgency in the country during his lifetime.

“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.

“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 know as a great leader who deserves to be honored by all means.”

“May the soul of the late COAS rest in peace.”

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