The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has directed all facilities, public buildings and official residences to fly all flags in the state at half mast to honour the victims of the Owo massacre which took place on Sunday.
The flags will be at half-mast for seven days counting from Monday, June 6, Naija News reports.
The governor issued the directive on June 6 via a statement made by his press secretary Richard Olatunde.
He also stated that measures would be taken to respond to respond to the terrible act.
He 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.”
