Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has directed all public buildings, facilities and official residences to fly the Nigerian national flag at half-mast for seven days in honour of victims of the Owo terror attack on Sunday.
Governor Akeredolu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olabode said the attack on innocent worshipers at St. Francis Catholic Church, on Owa-luwa Street in Owo was a deliberate and calculated assault on the people of the state.
The Governor said ”Those who unleashed this unprovoked terror attack on our people have tested our collective resolve. We will not be deterred in responding appropriately to this dastardly act.
“In honour of the victims of this unfortunate attack, I hereby direct that all flags be flown at half-mast for seven days, starting from today, Monday, June 6, to Sunday, June 12, 2022. It is a collective loss to the people of our dear state.”
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
