Awka – Dr Chike Akunyili, husband of late Dr Dora Akunyili has been murdered by unknown gunmen.
Akunyili, Proprietor and Chief Medical Director of one of the largest medical institutions in Enugu, St. Leo’s Hospital, was shot dead on Tuesday evening along Enugu – Onitsha old road.
News Express learnt that the renowned medical practitioner was on his way back from a meeting of the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA) where the late Dora was honoured with an award when his vehicle was attacked.
“He was killed along with his driver and police orderly,” a reliable source told News Express.
The event the late Dr. Akunyili attended held at Sharon Hall, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha and was organised by UNAA, Onitsha branch.
Dr. Chike Akunyili was murdered at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State in the evening of Tuesday, according to a source.
There have been series of killings in Anambra State since political activities hots up ahead of November 6 governorship election.
Family source hinted that the late Dr. Chike attended the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA) where his late wife was honoured before he was killed.
The source lamented the spate of killings in Anambra and prayed for God’s intervention and to render evil men useless.
He said: “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.
According to him the deceased made a donation of N500,000 to the Alumni Association as part of his own contribution to the development of UNN.
“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.
