B.R.E.A.K.I.N.G: Unknown Gunmen Kill Late Dora Akunyili’s Husband
UNIDENTIFIED gunmen on Tuesday evening, murdered Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband of late former Director General of NAFDAC and minister for information, Prof Dora Akunyili.
Akunyili, a medical doctor was killed on Tuesday on his way from Onitsha to Umuoji at Eke Nkpor. He was said to have been killed alongside his driver and police escort.
DAILY POST gathered that Akunyili had on Tuesday attended a lecture at Sharon Hall, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha, which was organized by the University of Nigeria, Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA), Onitsha branch, in honour of his late wife, Prof. Dora Akunyili.
“Obum was in a white Hilux while the man was in a Prado Jeep. He must have been killed when returning from the function.”
Though attempt to get confirmation from the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP. Toochukwu Ikenga was unsuccessful, sources in the victims community, Agulu have confirmed the incident.
“Agbalanze (his traditional title) was killed by Unknown Gunmen. May the Lord console Akunyili family and Ndi Agulu in general,” the source said.
