Unidentified Gunmen Kill Chike Akunyili, Husband of Late NAFDAC DG.

Unidentified gunmen have killed Dr Chike Akunyili, husband of late former Director General of NAFDAC and minister for information, Prof Dora Akunyili.

According to reports medical doctor was killed at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State on Tuesday evening, September 28.

Dr. 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, the reports claim.

“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!”a source stated.

Though attempt to get confirmation from the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga was not successful, sources in the victims community, Agulu have confirmed the incident.