The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun has ordered officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to wear black bands for a seven-day mourning period in honour of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.

The police boss gave the directive in a statement issued yesterday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi.

Mr. Adejobi said that the directive is to honour Lagbaja, who showed gallantry, dedication, and passion in the fight against insurgency in the country during his lifetime.