By Suspected Gunmen Murder Daughter Of Afenifere Leader, Fasoranti
Fresh reports reaching BlackBox Nigeria confirms the death of Mrs Funke Fasoranti Olakunrin, daughter of Pa Reuben Fasoranti OFR, a factional leader of the Afenifere, a Yoruba socio-cultural group.
It was reported that late Mrs Funke, a Barrister of Law and also a Banker was shot on her way to Akure. BBN gathered that the vehicle in which she was travelling in was attacked by gunmen suspected to be gunmen. While she was shot and killed on the spot, few others were abducted by the attackers.
Reacting to this development, Babatunde Gbadamosi took to his WhatsApp status to announce the death. He also added that the Afenifere group will at appropriate time speak on the matter and the spate of brutal killings by suspected herdsmen in the South West region.
He said, “Triggering away the soul of the Yoruba Nation. A murder too many. With great sorrow and sadness, we the Yoruba nation announce the gruesome killing of the daughter of the leader of Afenifere Barrister Funke Fasoranti Olakunrin today as she was on her way to Lagos from visiting her aged father, Pa Reuben Fasoranti OFR in Akure.”
The Ondo State Police Command has also confirmed the killing of the Barrister and kidnap of other victims. The Police Spokesperson, Femi Joseph added that some of the kidnapped victims have been rescued as the Command is still on the trail of the kidnappers.
More details shortly.
