Obasanjo condoles with Fasoranti, calls on security agencies to find his daughter’s killers

Obasanjo condoles with Fasoranti, calls on security agencies to find his daughter’s killers

In his condolence message, Obasanjo says Nigeria as a whole is diminished by the manner of Funke’s death.
   
   
   
       
       
           
               
                   

In his condolence message, Obasanjo says Nigeria as a whole is diminished by the manner of Funke’s death.

               
           
               
                   

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has condemned the killing of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, daughter of the Chairman of Afenifere, Reuben Fasoranti, saying Nigeria is diminished by her death.

               
           
               
                   

Mrs Olakunrin was attacked and shot dead on Friday, July 12, 2019, along Ore-Benin road, in Ondo state.

               
           
               
                   

In his condolence message, Obasanjo said called on government to ensure the killers are caught and brought to book.

               
           
               
                   

                                   

Mrs Funke Olakunrin was attacked and shot dead on Friday, July 12, 2019, along Ore-Benin road, in Ondo state. (Vanguard)

               

               
           
               
                   

He wrote, “I received, today, the tragic news of the death of your beloved daughter, Mrs. Funke Olakunri, who was killed by some suspected Fulani herdsmen.”

               
           
               
                   

“This is a worrisome development in our polity, especially, at a time when all well-meaning Nigerians are preaching tolerance and political accommodation in national politics. I must say Nigeria as a whole is diminished by the manner of Funke’s death.

               
           
               
                   

“We deplore this dastardly act and seize this opportunity to call on governments at all levels to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that our security agents vigorously pursue and find the perpetrators of such heinous crime and make them face the full weight of the law. We must, together, find solution to all acts of insecurity in the country, particularly acts of banditry, kidnapping, robbery and killing by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

               
           
               
                   

“As you mourn the tragic loss of our very dear Funke, please be assured of the sympathy and profound sorrow of many others like me who are saddened by the manner of her demise, especially as she still had a lot to contribute to the nation and her family to which she was highly devoted.

               
           
               
                   

“Let me also implore you to be strong for the entire family. I pray that God Himself will comfort you and sustain the whole family in this hour of painful trial. And may the soul of the dear departed rest in perfect peace.

               
           
               
                   

“Because I have to be in Morocco, I am sending a delegation of Otunba Oluwole Fasawe and Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola with this letter and to personally deliver my condolence.”

               
           
               
                   

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has condemned the killing of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin.

               
           
               
                   

In a series of tweet, Atiku called on the security services to initiate speedy and thorough investigations to bring the killer of the 58-year-old woman to book.

Source: Obasanjo condoles with Fasoranti, calls on security agencies to find his daughter’s killers

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