Breaking: Chike Akunyili, Dora’s Husband Shot Dead

Dr. Chike Akunyili, a prominent medical doctor and widower of the deceased former minister of information, Prof Dora Akunyili has reportedly been shot dead by alleged killer herdsmen.

The incident according to sundry media reports occurred on Tuesday along the Enugu – Onitsha Expressway.

Sources said that Akunyili was returning to Enugu from a meeting in Onitsha when the gunmen opened fire on his vehicle, killing him instantly with his driver and police orderly.

Family sources reportedly interviewed by Peoples Gazette on Wednesday morning, confirmed the tragic incident.

The remains of the three had since been deposited at the hospital ahead of burial and police investigation.

Akunyili, until before he was shot dead ran St Leo’s Hospital, one of the biggest medical facilities in Enugu.

He graduated first class and spent his professional career treating citizens across the country, including many on charitable grounds.

“He was travelling along the Old Onitsha Enugu Highway when they struck,” a family source said.

A formal statement by the family on the incident has yet to be issued.

There were, however, doubts in some quarters about the suspicion that killer herdsmen might have done it.

Police investigations are expected to unravel those who killed Akunyili, his driver and police orderly. (with reports from Peoples Gazette)

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