The governor of Ondo state; Rotimi Akeredolu on Sunday, June 12, extended the mourning period for victims of the attack at the St. Francis Xavier Chruch in Owo to Wednesday, June 14.
This was revealed in a statement by Richard Olatunde; the chief press secretary to the governor. He said that the extension of the mourning period in the state is in line with the resolution of the Southwest Governors’ Forum.
The Forum had resolved to observe a 3-day mourning period, starting from Monday to Wednesday across all the Southwest states in honour of the victims of the Owo church attack.
“Gov. Akeredolu has also directed that all flags in the state must be flown at half-mast for the three days period. Recall that the governor had directed that all flags in the state be flown at half-mast for seven days from Monday to Sunday.
“Gov. Akeredolu appreciates the governors in the Southwest for the massive love and cooperation shown since the horrendous attack in Owo.”
Recall that gunmen had stormed the church on June 5, killing over 40 people while injuring several others. The attack has since been condemned by most Nigerians, including President Muhammadu Buhari and other state governors who asked security operatives to unmask the killers.