Correctional Service Rejects Re-admitting Suspected Killers Of Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti’s Daughter After COVID-19 Treatment

The Nigerian Correctional Services has reportedly refused to re-admit the three suspects arrested by the Nigeria Police Force over the murder of Olufunke Olakunrin, the daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. 

Recall Meridian Spy reported weeks ago, one of the suspected killers of Olakunrin, Adamu Adamu tested positive for coronavirus disease.

Reports also followed a week ago he attempted to escape from the Infectious Disease Hospital in Ondo State where he was being treated for the virus.

The suspects who are now ready to be returned to the correctional facility, were reportedly been rejected by officials of the correctional centre in Owo over fears of contracting the disease.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu also confirmed the development during his weekly COVID-19 briefing on Monday and appealed to authorities of the correctional service to immediately receive the suspects into custody as directed by the law court. 

The governor stated: “Perhaps it is also important at this juncture to bring an update on the case of the four individuals who are suspects in the murder case of Mrs Funke Olakunri, the daughter of elder statesman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. 

“Upon the insistence by the Nigerian Correctional Services, the four suspects were presented for testing.

“Out of the four suspects, one immediately tested positive while three were held in quarantine pending the result of their tests. Eventually, the three tested negative to the two approved tests.

“The implication is that they were fit to be re-admitted into the correctional facility in furtherance of their trial.

“I have been briefed by the Hon Attorney General of the difficulty in having the authorities of the Nigerian Correctional Services take them into custody despite a court order to that effect.

“The implications of leaving murder suspects who are not under medical treatment at large can be better imagined.

“I hereby call on the authorities of the Nigeria Correctional Services to immediately receive the suspects into custody as directed by the law court.”