Following the killing of Mrs. Funke Olakunri, daughter of the leader of pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, by suspected herdsmen on the Ore-Akure expressway last Friday, some Yoruba leaders said yesterday that herdsmen have declared war against the South West.
Expressing their displeasure over the killing and other acts of banditry in the South West, the Yoruba leaders said they should not be taken as cowards. We’re not cowards – Okurounmu An Afenifere chieftain, Senator Femi Okurounmu who condemned the dastardly act, described the murder as a declaration of war against the Yoruba.
Senator Okunrounmu said: “I am sure that the Yoruba are not cowards hence, they should fight back. “I feel very bitter and very angry and feel like finally the herdsmen have declared war against the Yorubaland. Yes, it is nothing cut short of a declaration of war.
“We have always known that we, Yoruba, are not cowards and this is the time to demonstrate that truly we are not cowards and as a result, I expect a strong reaction from the Yoruba people because this is not something we should just follow-up with just condemnation and recriminations. Enough of that, it is a time to react and show that enough is enough.” Read more