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Osinbajo Visits Pa Fasoranti Over Daughter’s Death, Says Perpetrators ‘ll Not Go Scot Free
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 our Correspondent , “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. ”