13 July 2019
Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP in the 2019 general elections have condemned the death of Mrs Funke Olakunrin the second daughter of Reuben Fasoranti the leader of Afenifere the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group. According to Atiku, Fasoranti's death is 'one too many'. The presidential candidate reacted his his Twitter account @atiku
His words, 'I condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the killing of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Chief Reuben Fasoranti, the Chairman of Afenifere. This is one death too many.
'I call on the security services to initiate speedy and thorough investigations to bring her killers to book and stem the epidemic of insecurity in our land.
'My prayers and deep compassion go to Chief Reuben Fasoranti, his family and the entire membership of Afenifere.
'My family and I stand shoulder to shoulder with you at this trying time, even as we pray for the repose of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin’s soul. Peace must return to Nigeria, by every means possible. Enough of this. Enough of this!'
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.