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Police Officers to Wear Black Armband in Honor of Late Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja
With the passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has instructed all personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to wear a black armband throughout a seven-day period of mourning.
Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja left an indelible mark on the Nigerian Army and the nation as a whole.
Known for his gallant efforts in combating violent crimes and insurgency, he led troops with conviction and played a critical role in key operations that enhanced national security.
His leadership style was admired by many within the military and beyond, and his dedication to the fight against terrorism and other forms of violence earned him respect at all levels of the armed forces.
IGP Egbetokun’s directive shows the deep respect felt across various branches of Nigeria’s security apparatus for the late general.
The black armband symbolizes not just mourning but a tribute to Lagbaja’s memory, his valor, and his relentless efforts to bring stability and peace to Nigeria.
It has been reported that Niger State and some northern states have come together and agreed to take down 979 forests in order to strengthen national security.
This was revealed by the Niger State Governor, represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, at the passing-out parade in Mutum Daya.
He also shared that the government will support in any way they can in order to achieve this and strengthen security in Nigeria.
“The state will make necessary arrangements to support and empower the Forest Guard families for their service to the nation. We will provide them with adequate healthcare insurance scheme.”
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
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