The governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has vowed that the killers of Funke Olakunrin, daughter of the leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, will be brought to book.
He described the killers as blood thirsty murderers, just as he stressed that there would be no hiding place for perpetrators of such criminality in Ondo State.
Akeredolu made the vow in a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Mr. Donald Ojogo.
He appealed for calm, saying that the police who had been ordered to comb the forests in the state should be allowed to do their work.
Funke Olakunrin, 58, was reported to have been shot dead at a spot between Kajola and Ore by some hoodlums said to be about 15 in number.
The statement reads: “This sad development once again, heightens the level of fear that has pervaded our nation, even as it represents a despicable commentary in all ramifications,” he said.
“To say the least, it represents an unenviable turning point, the depth of everything that is evil. On behalf of the state executive council, the governor symphatises with our foremost leader and indeed the people of the state over this dastardly act.
“However, the governor wishes to appeal to all and sundry to remain calm and allow the Police to unravel the perpetrators of this murder. Already, the commissioner of police has been directed to comb all forests of Ondo State to bring to book, these bloodthirsty murderers. There is no hiding place for such in Ondo State.”
