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Afenifere reacts as suspected Fulani herdsmen kill Fasoranti’s daughter

Last updated: July 13, 2019 7:28 am
Adejayan Gbenga Gsong
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Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has reacted to the killing of its leaders, Reuben Fasoranti’s daughter, Funke Olakunrin.

The 58-year-old was shot dead by suspected Fulani herdsmen along Benin/Ore expressway, on Friday.

However, Afenifere, while confirming her death said she was coming from Akure, the Ondo State capital when the suspected herdsmen struck.

A statement by Afenifere’s spokesperson, Yinka Odumakin reads: “We have confirmed the death of Mrs Funke Olakunrin (58), daughter of our Leader, Chief Fasoranti.

“Eyewitness accounts say she died of gunshot from Fulani herdsmen who shot her at Ore junction in Ondo state earlier today.

“She was coming from Akure when the armed Fulani herdsmen came from the bush to attack her and other vehicles. Her domestic staff in the car with her sustained gunshots too.

“This is one death too many and a clear we- can’t take it no more death.”

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Adejayan is an award-winning Journalist and Opinion writer with varied experience in Nigeria. Mail me at AdejayanOluwagbenga@withinnigeria.com. See full profile on Within Nigeria's TEAM PAGE
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