ST. PAUL, MN – To honor those wounded and killed in the terrible attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, this past weekend, Governor Mark Dayton will light the Governor’s Residence blue tonight, Tuesday, October 17, 2017. The Residence will be lit blue to reflect the flag of Somalia.
The following is a statement from Governor Dayton.
“Over 500 people have been killed or wounded in this terrible attack on innocent people in Mogadishu, many of whom have friends and family in Minnesota. On behalf of all Minnesotans, we join those mourning the senseless loss of loved ones, and those praying for recovery.
“I want to especially recognize the family of Minnesotan Ahmed AbdiKarin Eyow, who was killed in this horrible attack. I encourage all Minnesotans to keep his family, and their community at the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington, in their thoughts and prayers.”
