JUST IN: Dora Akunyili’s Husband Killed

Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband to Former NAFDAC Director General and Information Minister, Late Prof. Dora Akunyili, has been reportedly murdered by unknown terrorists.

Gatekeepers News gathered he was killed at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State on Tuesday evening.

It was gathered that the deceased driver and escort were also killed during the attack.

A source close to the family said the deceased was at the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA) where the late Dora was honoured some hours before he was killed.

The source, who was shattered by the murder, 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 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!”

Dr. Akunyili, was the Proprietor and Chief Medical Director of one of the largest medical institutions in Enugu, St. Leo’s Hospital.

This is a developing story