The killing of Mrs Funke Olakunrin is a declaration of war on Yoruba people – Yinka Odumakin.

Yinka Odumakin, Afenifere spokesman said herdsmen attacked and killed Mrs Olakunrin, daughter of Pa Reuben Fasoranti, leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere on the Benin-Ore road.

Odumakin said: “When they started with the kidnapping process, they started with Olu Falae, a prominent leader in Akure.

“Whether deliberately or intentionally, this is clearly a declaration of war on the Yoruba. They shall hear from the Yoruba nation.”

He also condemned the incessant attacks of herdsmen in the South-western part of Nigeria.

Narrating how the attack happened, Odumakin said: “Yes. Mrs Funke Olakunrin, 58-year-old, daughter of the leader of Afenifere was coming from Akure this morning (Friday) to Lagos.