The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has declared a seven-day mourning in the State following the attack on Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo by gunmen.
This was contained in a statement issued by Akeredolu’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde on Monday.
According to the statement, Akeredolu ordered all public buildings, facilities, and official residence in the State to fly flags at half-mast for seven days in honour of the victims of the Sunday terror assault.
Akeredolu stated that the attack on the church’s innocent worshipers was a deliberate and calculated strike on the people of the State.
The Governor added that those who unleashed the unprovoked terror attack on the people have tested the collective resolves of everyone.
The statement read, “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.”