Barely a few days after Dr Chike Akunyili was gruesomely murdered by unidentified gunmen in Anambra State, another prominent medical doctor, Lawrence Ezenwa have also been killed by unknown gunmen in the state.
Dr Ezenwa who is from Abia state was reportedly killed on Friday, October 1st, 2021 in Ukpor, the headquarters of Nnewi South Local Government Area in Anambra State.
A renowned surgeon, Dr Ezenwa was reportedly killed while visiting his wife’s village in Ukpor. He was murdered alongside his driver.
Meanwhile, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Anambra state, Mr Valentine Ozigbo have suspended his political rallies over the incessant attacks on prominent figures in the state.
While lamenting the deaths of Dr Lawrence Ezenwa and Dr Chike Akunyili, he called on the state government to take lawful steps, including dialogue, to address the issues being raised by agitators for self-determination.
In his words, “In the past few days, we have witnessed an alarming escalation of deadly violence in Anambra. We lost an eminent son and several others in what appears to be a renewed violent campaign by bandits.
“Yesterday, a prominent Nigerian public servant, medical doctor, and a stalwart of PDP, Lawrence Ezenwa, was killed in Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state.
“Ezenwa, who is from Abia State, was visiting his wife’s village, Ukpo, in Nnewi South, when he met his death, his driver was also shot and killed.
“Due to this development, and in line with my belief that no life is worth anybody’s ambition, I suspended all my campaign rallies and public appearances scheduled for this week.
“Every life is precious and ought to be protected and preserved.”