Soo Sad! Husband Of Former NAFDAC DG Dr Chike Akunyili Shot Dead On Tuesday By Unknown Gunmen...IPOB group fingered

Members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have been accused of killing Dr Chike Akunyili, husband of late Prof Dora Akunyili. Mr Cyril Akunyili, said to be the brother of Dr Chike Akunyili, made the claims on a post on Facebook, saying that the Dr Akunyili was shot dead on Tuesday.

It was also gathered that he was killed at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.

The details of the incident are still not very clear. But a source close to the family said the deceased was still at the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA) where the late Dora was honoured some hours before he was killed.

The source, who was shattered by the murder, said: “God, pls render the devil and his agents powerless and useless.

“I was with this man yesterday same yesterday at Sharon Hall, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha. It was an occasion of University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA), Onitsha branch event where they honoured late Dora Akunyili.

“He spoke glowingly about Dora and made a donation of 500k to the association. He was there with his son ,Obum now working with Anambra state government.

“We saw them off to the car and it was emotional when Obum hugged him tight as both of them separated to join their respective vehicles.

“Obum was in a white Hilux while the man was in a big Jeep (i think Prado). God have mercy!”

It was also gathered that he was killed at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.