Buffalo, NY (WBEN) The mayor's office says an act of vandalism damaged the city's flagpole in Niagara Square.
A statement says unknown vandals broke the access panel, cut the cable, and removed the Somali flag overnight. "The flag had been raised by an organization called Heal International in honor of Somalian Independence Day. Heal International has been raising the Somali flag at Niagara Square for at least the last four years. The flagpoles in Niagara Square are available for use by the public, and over the years a variety of organizations have flown flags there, including those representing Ukraine, Greece, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Italy, Bangladesh, and more," says the statement.
Buffalo Police are investigating.
Somalian flag stolen as pole was damaged
Somalian flag stolen as pole was damaged
