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Lagbaja: Nigerian officers ordered to wear black bands

News Update

Following the demise of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black bands throughout the 7 day mourning period.

Muyiwa Adejobi, police spokesman said in a statement:
“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.”

An alumnus of the prestigious U.S. Army War College, Lagbaja earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies.

Before his appointment as COAS, he played pivotal roles in numerous internal security operations, including Operation ZAKI in Benue State, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in Southeast Nigeria, and Operation Forest Sanity across Kaduna and Niger States.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mariya, and their two children.

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