A yet-to-be identified gunmen on Tuesday night have reportedly murdered Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband to late former Information Minister, Professor Dora Akunyili.
Late Chike was killed at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State on Tuesday evening.
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According to The Nation, quoting a source, the deceased was at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA) where the late Dora was honoured some hours before he was killed.
“God, please 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 N500,000 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,” said the source.
The police in the state is yet to issue a statement as regards to the unfortunate incident.
The Southeast in recent months has been hot spot violent and criminal activities mostly perpetrated by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
