The Presidency on Monday enjoined leaders in the country to be cautious of their utterances, its implications and consequences in the wake of the unfortunate killing of the daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.
Recall that Mrs. Funke Olakunrin was killed last Friday on the Kajola-Ore road in Ondo State by still unidentified assailants.
Though the police in Ondo have said the killers were armed Robbers, the Olakunrin’s death and the circumstances leading to it have generated a lot of tension.
In a statement by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu in Abuja, he warned against turning Olakunrin’s tragic death into a political issue.
Shehu, stressed that the fight against insecurity can only be won if fought by the Nigeria as “one nation – united.”
The statement read: “It is incumbent on all leaders across the country to consider their language and its potential consequences.
“Insecurity is an issue that Nigeria must face together as one nation – united.
“Times of tragedy like these are not the time for politics. It reveals only disrespect for the departed and her family.
“And we hope that those who stand in positions of influence recognise and understand this.”
Shehu further noted that Olakunrin’s death was a tragedy adding, “Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.”
The statement also pointed out that President Muhammadu Buhari had already issued a statement expressing his heartfelt condolences to the family of Mrs. Funke Olakunri and followed up with a telephone call while the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo had also paid a visit to the family of the deceased in Akure, Ondo State.