Dr Chike Akunyili, Husband of former Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration, late Prof. Dora Akunyili, has reportedly been shot dead by gunmen.
The Chief Executive Officer of St Leo Hospital, Enugu, was murdered on Tuesday on his way to Umuoji in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state.
According to reports, Dr Chike had attended an occasion hosted by the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA) in Onitsha, where his late wife, Dora was honoured.
It was gathered that the deceased was at the event with his son, an official with the Anambra State government.
A source who spoke to The Nation 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 the 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 the 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!” the source said
