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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has declared a seven-day mourning in the State following the attack on Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo by gunmen.<\/p>\n

In honour of the victims of the Sunday terror assault, Akeredolu ordered all public buildings, facilities, and official residence in the State to fly flags at half-mast for seven days.<\/p>\n

According to the Governor, the attack on the church\u2019s innocent worshipers was a deliberate and calculated strike on the people of the State.<\/p>\n

Akeredolu added that those who unleashed the unprovoked terror attack on the people have tested the collective resolves of everyone.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, the Governor said, \u201cWe will not be deterred in responding appropriately to this dastardly act.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a collective loss to the people of our dear State.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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