September 29, (THEWILL) – The Agulu community in the Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State has declared three-day mourning over the killing of their son, Dr Chike Akunyili.
THEWILL reports that Dr. Akunyili was killed in Onitsha, Anambra State on Tuesday evening by some unknown assailants.
Saddened by the development, the Caretaker President General of his Agulu community, Onyebuchi Okpala, has announced a three-day mourning, commencing this Wednesday, September 29.
The Community has also suspended all political activities during the mourning period.
Okpala said, “Two days ago, one Azubuike Anikwata from Ifiteani village, Agulu who returned from Turkey and was building an industry in the community was killed by gunmen
“Another attack at Nkpor Junction claimed the life of our son, Dr Chike Akunyili; the husband to the former Director-General of NAFDAC, the late Prof Dora Akunyili.
“On this note, we, the people of Agulu in general, have commenced three-day mourning from September 29. All political activities in the community are hereby suspended during the mourning period.”
He called on the Anambra State government to beef up security in the state.
