Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband to late former Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has been reportedly murdered by gunmen.
Reports say he was killed on Tuesday evening at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.
Though details of the incident are still sketchy, media report quoted a source as saying he was with deceased at the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA) where the late Dora was honoured some hours before he was killed.
“I was with him 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 N500k 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!”
– Media Report