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Osinbajo Visits Pa Fasoranti Over Daughter’s Death, Says Perpetrators ‘ll Not Go Scot Free

  • PublishedJuly 14, 2019

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday morning paid a condolence visit to the leader of the pan – Yoruba socio- political organisation , Afenifere , Pa Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure , Ondo State .

The VP visited the 94 – year- old Afenifere leader over the death of his daughter, Mrs . Funke Olakunrin , who was killed by some suspected Fulani herdsmen on Friday.

Osinbajo said the Federal Government would explore all options , including deploying soldiers on the highways , towards addressing the growing cases of security challenges in Nigeria .

He told reporters , “As you know , I am here to commiserate with the families of Olakunri and Pa Reuben Fasoranti.

“ This is a massive tragedy , as you can imagine .

“ We have seen it replicated here and there, which is kidnapping death and killings . ”

The VP had revealed on Saturday night that he had spoken on phone with the bereaved elder statesman .

He had tweeted : “ I spoke earlier today with Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on the sad news of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Funke Olakunrin.

“ I pray the Lord comforts him and the entire family .

“ Our security agencies have been tasked with ensuring ( that ) perpetrators of this crime are apprehended and brought to justice. ”

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