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WE WILL DEPLOY SOLDIERS TO THE HIGHWAYS - OSINBAJO PROMISES PA FASORANTI

Afnews Editor

Jul 14, 2019

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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.

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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.

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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.

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He told our Correspondent, "As you know, I am here to commiserate with the families of Olakunri and Pa Reuben Fasoranti.

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"This is a massive tragedy, as you can imagine.

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"We have seen it replicated here and there, which is kidnapping death and killings.ÔÇØ

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The VP had revealed on Saturday night that he had spoken on phone with the bereaved elder statesman.

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He had tweeted: "I spoke earlier today with Pa Reuben Fasoranti, on the sad news of the death of his daughter, Mrs. Funke Olakunrin.

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"I pray the Lord comforts him and the entire family.

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"Our security agencies have been tasked with ensuring (that) perpetrators of this crime are apprehended and brought to justice.ÔÇØ

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