The burial rites for late Mrs Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of Chairman of Pan Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti began on Friday with a commendation and night of tributes in her honour at Harbour Point, Wilmot Road, Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Mrs Olakunrin was shot and killed by masked gunmen in a kidnap attempt, between Kajola and Ore along Ondo-Ore Road. She was only 58 and her death immediately got national attention.
Guests at the event include 91 years old Pa Ayo Adebanjo, former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode; National Leader Of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Governor Of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, The Speaker of Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila and several others.
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