The death of Chike Akunyili, the husband of the late boss of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Dora Akunyili has been confirmed.
Mr Akunyili was murdered by gunmen in Anambra on Tuesday.
Roving Naija gathered on Wednesday the deceased was shot dead while returning to Enugu from an event to honour his late wife.
His son, Obumneme Akunyili, confirmed the incident to journalists.
A gruesome video showing his corpse is being shared on social media but Roving Naija cannot confirm the authenticity of the video for now
Residents of the Southeast where the dastard act occurred revealed that the medical doctor was killed by gunmen suspected to be members of the separatist Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
IPOB has, however, denied responsibility for the murder.
Meanwhile, the Senate observed a minute silence on Wednesday in honour of late Chike Akunyili.
The Senate’s resolution to mourn the late doctor followed a point of order raised by Uche Ekwunife (PDP, Anambra Central).
Coming under order 43 of the Senate Standing Rules – Personal Explanation – Ms Ekwunife explained that Mr Akunyili went to Onitsha to present a paper and receive an award at the memorial lecture put together by a civil society organisation in honour of his late wife.
He was killed at Nkpor on his way home from the event.
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