Just In: Nigeria Flag To Be Lowered For 3 Days

Babajide Sanwo-Olu has given a directive to lower all the Nigerian flags in all government establishments for 3-days.

News Rain reports that the Lagos State governor has ordered that Nigeria flag be lowered for three days. This is as he suspended all the state activities for 3-days.

His decision came a moment when Nigerians are mourning the death of #ENDSARS protesters allegedly killed by the Nigerian soldiers.

Nigeria Flag To Be Lowered For 3 Days

His words: ”Insensitivity with the mood of the nation at this time, I have directed the following:

The immediate suspension of all State activities for 3-days except those connected with the governance of security in the State and the management of the current issue.

The lowering of the flags in all government establishments for 3-days.

The constitution of a 5-man Fact-Finding Committee into the Rules of Engagement ordered & adopted by the Nigerian Army to be headed by a retired military officer not less than the rank of a General.”

Check-out his tweet below;

Dear Lagosians,

I address you today with a heavy heart as your Governor. I do so as a father and a brother. I do so as one who is touched by the infirmities and feelings of his people. I do so as a part of the collective humanity that we all share.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020

Things took a more dangerous turn on Tuesday 20th, 2020 when the Orile and Ilasamaja Police Stations were razed by arsonists.

Chaos took over as Ajeromi Local Government Area offices were completely burnt down and wanton destruction of property followed.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020

In sensitivity with the mood of the nation at this time, I have directed the following:

1. The immediate suspension of all State activities for 3-days except those connected with governance of security in the State and the management of the current issue.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020

2. The lowering of the flags in all government establishments for 3-days.

3. The constitution of a 5-man Fact-Finding Committee into the Rules of Engagement ordered & adopted by the Nigerian Army to be headed by a retired military officer not less than the rank of a General

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020

There are no excuses for the unfortunate incident that took place last night, and as the Governor, I apologize for every action & inaction.

I would like you to know that I am for you, I am with you, & I understand that indeed you’re not happy with the turn of events last night.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020

I want to once again, and passionately from the depth of my heart appeal to our teeming youths, to our protesters that you should please give peace a chance.

There have been several reported cases of arson, and of destruction of properties this morning.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020

We want to plead with parents, we want to appeal to guardians, I want to appeal to our citizens, especially our youths. I feel the pain, and I want to say once again that as your Governor, I will continue to ensure that every life does matter.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 21, 2020