IPOB Accused of Murder of Prof. Chike Akunyili, Cyril Akunyili

 

IPOB Accused of Murder of Prof. Chike Akunyili, Cyril Akunyili – Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband to late former Information Minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili, has been murdered by gunmen. This happened on Tuesday eveninh at Umuoji in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.

Though details of the incident are still sketchy, a source close to the family said the deceased was still at the University of Nigeria Nsukka Alumni Association (UNAA) where the late Dora was honoured some hours before he was killed. He noted that the deceased spoke glowingly about Dora his late wife and made a donation of 500k to the association.

He was there with his son , Obum who is now working with the Anambra government He recounted that he and some others 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). He was not in the same vehicle as his father. Also confirming the sad incident, is the deceased brother, Cyril Akunyili on Wednesday he accused members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of being behind the attack on Twitter.

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Last Updated on September 29, 2021 by 247 News Around The World