Categories: News

Akeredolu Cancels Democracy Day Celebration In Ondo Due To Owo Church Attack

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has announced the cancellation of this year’s Democracy Day celebration in the state in honour of those who lost their lives during a terrorist attack at St Francis Catholic Church in Owo.

Ondo Church Attack

KanyiDaily had reported how some gunmen stormed the church on Sunday and killed over 40 worshipers, while 127 others sustained gunshot injuries.

In a post shared on his Twitter handle on Saturday, Governor Akeredolu said Ondo would be suspending the June 12 celebration in order to allow people of the state to mourn the deceased.

“In honour of the victims of the terror attack at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, the Ondo State Government has canceled this year’s June 12 celebration.

“The cancelation is to enable the people of Ondo State mourn their loved ones who lost their lives in the horrific attack,” Akeredolu tweeted on Saturday.

KanyiDaily recalls that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu had declared seven days mourning for the victims, ordered all public buildings, facilities, and official residences in the State to fly flags at half-mast for seven days.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

Recent Posts

Nigerian Army Neutralises Security Breach At NIPSS In Plateau

Nigerian Army have foiled an attack at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies…

7 hours ago

Teacher Killed As Gunmen Attack Borno School, Abduct Students Writing SSCE

Several students have been kidnapped after gunmen attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba…

7 hours ago

I Like Trump, He’s The Best Politician I’ve Ever Met – Pastor Adeboye

Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has spoken…

9 hours ago

“Married At Age 19, Divorced At 24, Collect Half Of His Property” — Regina Daniels

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has claime that she received half of her former husband's property…

11 hours ago

“Up Till Now, I’m Not Married And I Don’t Have Any Children” – Speed Darlington Laments [Video]

Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has expressed sadness about his personal life. In a video shared…

12 hours ago

“I Will Rather Join Bandits Than Sell Akara And Kulikuli” – Mr Real

Afrobeats singer Mr Real has criticised comments made by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who advised…

12 hours ago