the gruesome murder of Dr. Chike Akunyili, husband of the late former
Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration
and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Dora Akunyili, describing it as an act of
wickedness in the highest order which must be condemned in all
ramification.
Dr. Akunyili was murdered on Tuesday on his way from Onitsha to Umuoji
at Eke Nkpor as he reportedly took old Enugu-Onitsha road on his way
back to Enugu.
His dastard killing has attracted condemnations from all and sundry
across the country.
Governor Uzodimma not only condemned the murder of the medical doctor
but harped on the need to ensure that the perpetrators are unmasked and
brought to book.
The governor said: “I, on behalf of the Government and good people of
Imo State, commiserate with the Akunyili Family, the Government and good
people of Anambra State over this inhumane act.
“As we pray for the repose of his soul, I believe the Government at the
State, Region and Federal would continue to improve our security
architecture against these elements and ensure the perpetrators are
brought to book.
“As a peaceful and loving race, we are known for our hospitality and
unison with the ideology of ‘Onuru ube nwanne agbala oso,’ let’s eschew
violence and embrace peace to pave way for the development of our region
for ‘igwe bu ike.'”
