The Governor of Ondo State in South-West Nigeria, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has directed all public buildings, facilities and official residences to fly the Nigerian flag at half-mast for seven days in honour of the victims of the Owo, Ondo state terror attack on Sunday.
Those who unleashed this unprovoked terror attack on our people have tested our collective resolves. We will not be deterred in responding appropriately to this dastardly act.
— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) June 6, 2022
Governor Akeredolu said the attack on innocent worshipers at St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo, Ondo state 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 resolves. 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.”
The governor was at the scene of the terror attack yesterday and also visited the hospitals where survivors of the attack are receiving medical treatment.
I want to express my condolences to those who lost their dear ones to this gruesome murder. This is a great massacre.
Our people in Ondo state will not let down their guard. This will not happen again. I have urged the Heads of Security agencies to take all necessary steps. pic.twitter.com/OpDqsZ7Zfg
— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) June 5, 2022
