The Lagos State government has joined other states in the south west to declare three-day mourning, Following the gruesome murder of some Christians at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, in Ondo State, recently by gunmen during which flags will flying at half-mast.
The Lagos state Commissioner Gbenga Omotoso of Information and Strategy said this directive was given by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The decision to mourn the victims came at a Southwest Governors’ June 10 virtual meeting, which reviewed the security situation in the region.
The communique issued after the meeting was signed by Governors Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo; Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti; Gboyega Oyetola, Osun; Dapo Abiodun, Ogun; Seyi Makinde, Oyo and Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos
“The Governors condemned in very strong terms the horrendous crime perpetrated by terrorists against the people and residents of Owo, Ondo State and, by extension, the peace-loving people of the South-West.”
The meeting recommended an increase in the scope of surveillance of the activities of undocumented settlers by security agencies in all the States.
“The Governors, as Chief Security Officers, resolved to continue to assist the security agencies in crisis management and intelligence gathering at all times.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu urges Lagos residents and visitors to remain law-abiding and vigilant as the government is doing everything to ensure that peace continues to prevail in the State
