OLAKUNRI: ‘Nobody is safe in this country,’ Anglican Bishop decries insecurity under Buhari

The bishop of the Akure Diocese of the Anglican Church, Simeon Borokini, on Monday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to do something to address insecurity in Nigeria, saying that nobody is safe and happy in the country any longer.

He said this at St. David’s Cathedral Anglican Church, Akure, Ondo State capital, during the funeral service of late Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, the daughter of the Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.

Olakunrin, who was shot dead by gunmen alleged to be herdsmen along Ore-Shagamu expressway, was buried on Monday.

Speaking earlier at the funeral service which was attended by dignitaries from all walks of life, Borokini said that ‘death’ was a debt all men must pay and would come in any form.

However decrying the nature of Olakunrin’s death, the Bishop said, “Do we have credible leaders in Nigeria? It is very unfortunate. Millions of people in the land are wounded and needed healing. It is when the governments do the needful that we can be healed.

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“The government should do more for the security of the people. You take a risk in your house and you take a bigger risk when you take a step outside your house.

“Nobody is happy and nobody is safe in this country, our leader should do something on the issue of insecurity.”

Adding that Olakunrin’s death was a loss to the Akure community, Ondo State and Nigeria in general, the cleric said, “It is only God that can comfort the family of the deceased. It is only God that can wipe away their tears.”

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