13 July 2019
Former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has reacted to the news of the death of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Chief Reuben Fasoranti the leader of Afenifere, pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group. He was seen to be sharing in grief with the deceased father.
His words, 'My heart goes out to Chief Reuben Fasoranti and his entire family over the untimely death of his daughter, Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, at the hands of suspected gun men.
'No one deserves to hear such news, not the least being Pa Fasoranti, a man that has given so much to Nigeria and asked so little. I am encouraged by the message from the Governor of Ondo state and his assurances that those behind this heinous and callous crime will be brought to book.
'Baba, may God comfort you and your family and grant you the fortitude to bear the loss, even as we pray that the Almighty returns peace to Nigeria. My family and I offer you our deepest solidarity now and always. We also extend our arm in love to Afenifere. You are not alone.
GEJ.
13th July 2019
The Nigerian Police through her spokesman, Femi Joseph, said the incident occurred between Kajola and Ore along Ondo-Ore road on Friday where Mrs Olakunrin was travelling from Akure to Ore and got her vehicle attacked alongside others. Seven persons have been rescued by the police with one still on custody. Fulani herdsmen are suspected to be the perpetrators of this crime.
Meanwhile, Bola Tinubu and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo are yet to react to the news, of the incident.