National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has called on the government and Nigerians in general to rise up against the incessant killing of the innocent and the peaceful and ensure it ends.
Tinubu, who said some persons were using the recent killing of Mrs. Funke Olakunri, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, to advance their political agenda, noted that uniting to fight insecurity in the country would honour the late Olakunri’s life.
The former governor of Lagos State aired his views in a condolence letter to Pa. Fasoranti over his daughter’s death.
He disclosed, however, that he had received assurance from the government and security operatives that the killers of Mrs. Olakunri would be apprehended and brought to book.
Recall that Olakunrin was shot dead on Friday by yet to be identified gunmen at Ore Junction in Ondo State.
The letter read: “My heart aches with a profound sense of grief and loss over the tragic death of your daughter, the beloved Funke Olakunrin. Unfortunately, some people are eagerly trying to use this tragedy to advance their political agenda.
“I sincerely regret such behaviour for it is wrong and out of place. It does not well fit the moment. This is a time for consolation and genuine condolence.
“Everyone loves and supports you. I am sure that no effort will be spared in identifying the assailants and bringing them to full justice.
“I have been assured by government and law enforcement authorities that the perpetrators of this terrible act will be apprehended and to face the brunt of the law for what they have committed. We have faith that justice will indeed be done.
“But we must seek more than this. All of us who love you must also work together to honour Funke’s life by taking concrete steps to make sure such attacks do not continue to occur against the innocent and the peaceful,” he said.
“It is senseless and extremely painful that such a fine human being would be attacked by armed assailants while she was travelling with family members along Akure-Ore road.
“Funke and I shared a happy and close relationship. We regularly exchanged ideas and advice to each other.
“We could speak to each other freely and honestly because of mutual respect that described our relationship. These talks enriched me. I shall miss them.
“I see myself as your son who respects and admires you deeply. It is from this wellspring of affection and emotion that I write this letter,” Tinubu said.
“I too have lost a precious child. I have a sense of what you are going through. Words are insufficient to express my innermost sentiments at this moment.
“All I can say is that my fervent prayer is for God to extend His divine hand in order to lend comfort to you and the Fasoranti and Olakunrin families that only He can provide.”
