Five more suspects connected to the killing of former leader of Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti’s daughter, Mrs. Funke Olakunrin, have been arrested by operatives of the Force CID, SWAT.

This was disclosed by prosecution counsel, Grace Olowoporoku, during the hearing of the murder case at the Akure High Court which was presided over by Justice Bode Adegbehingbe.

Funke Olakunrin was killed in July 2019 by suspected kidnappers along the Ore -Lagos highway.

She mentioned the five suspects to be Lawal Mazaje from Felele, Kogi State; Adamu Adamu, from Jada in Adamawa State; Mohammed Usman, from Illela, Sokoto State and Auwal Abubakar, from Shinkafi, Zamfara State.

Lawal Mazaje, Adamu Adamu, Mohammed Shehu Usman, and Auwal Abubakar were earlier arrested and are being prosecuted.

This brought the number of suspects in the case to nine.

They were arraigned on three-count charge of conspiracy to kill, murder and kidnapping.

Also the Investigative Police Officer hinted that the five suspects were arrested following the continuous mentioning of their names during investigation.

Olowoporoku requested for a short adjournment to enable the prosecution conclude investigation on the new suspects.

Justice Adegbehingbe adjourned the case till April 27, 29, 30 and May 5, for continuation of hearing