Former Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), late Prof. Dora Akunyili’s husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili has been killed by unknown gunmen.
Dr. Chike was was murdered on Tuesday, September 28th, 2021 on his way from Onitsha to Umuoji at Eke Nkpor, Anambra State.
According to sources Dr. Chike was assassinated alongside his driver and police escort.
Sources squealed to us that prior to his murder, Dr. Chike attended a lecture at Sharon Hall, All Saints Cathedral, Onitsha on Tuesday.
The function we gathered was organized by the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA), Onitsha branch in honour of his late wife, Prof. Dora Akunyili.
According to sources: “He spoke glowingly about Dora his wife, and made a donation of N500,000 to the association.”
“He was there with his son, Obum who now works 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 Prado Jeep. He must have been killed when returning from the function.”
