Tobi Adebayo
Cyril Akunyili, a sibling to the late Dr Chike Akunyili has accused the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of assassinating his brother on Tuesday, September 28.
Akunyili made the accusation in a now-deleted Facebook post on Wednesday.
ThisNigeria reported that unidentified gunmen had shot Dr Chike, who was the husband to the late former Director-General of the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC).
It was gathered that the deceased was on his way from Onitsha in Anambra state.
GRAPHIC VIDEO: Dr Chike Akunyili assassinated in Anambra
His driver and escort were also killed by the assailants.
Accusing IPOB, Cyril Akunyili wrote: “IPOB killed my senior brother. Why? Husband of Professor Dora Akunyili is dead. IPOB Why on a Tuesday?”



