Atiku condemns killing of Fasoranti’s daughter, tasks security agencies on apprehending her killers

Former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has condemned in strong terms, the killing of Mrs Funke Olakunrin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti who was shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen along Benin/Ore Expressway on Friday.

Atiku who was the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2019 presidential election, said Olakunrin’s death was one too many and called on security agencies to initiate speedy investigations.

“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,” Atiku said in a statement.

“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.

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“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.”