Breaking: Gunmen kill former Information Minister Dora Akunyili’s husband
Some unknown gunmen have killed Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband to late former Information Minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili.
A family source said that the deceased was killed at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State on Tuesday evening.
The source said the deceased had attended a function of the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA) where his late wife was honoured some hours before his assassination.
“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!” he said.
