October 17, (THEWILL) – The family of late Bimbo Ogbonna, wife of Lagos auto dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, aka IVD, who died on Saturday as a result of the injury she sustained from a fire incident that occurred in their home, have called for justice over her untimely death.
The family released a press statement a few days after Bimbo’s demise. According to them, the mother of five was killed by her husband in a well-documented act of domestic violence.
It was revealed that IVD is on the run in order to evade justice. But the law enforcement agents are currently working on the case and the family appealed to the public to assist them in seeking for justice.
“As you may be aware, on Saturday 15, October, Abimbola Martins passed away after suffering fatal burns in a fire incident in her Lagos home.
“It’s been a heartbreaking period for her parents, siblings, particularly her children. It is a tragedy that nobody should go through especially in the painful manner her life was cut short in the hands of a husband she dedicated her life to.
“We are appreciative of the comments of millions of Nigerians who have expressed thought and prayers, as well as anger that a beautiful life was brought to an end through a well-documented domestic violence.
“Several times during the course of her marriage, we intervened in a bid to rescue her from a terrible situation that ultimately has now taken her life.
“Abimbola was a loving individual and a committed wife and mother who put the desire that her children were raised by two parents before her own peace of mind, happiness and well-being.
“The perpetrator of this dastardly act, her husband of 16 years, Ikenna Darryl Ogbonna, an auto dealer widely known as IVD is currently on the run. We know that it wouldn’t be forever.
“As the family tries to come to terms with this terrible loss, we want to appeal to the members of the public to join us in demanding that justice be done.
“We are currently working with law enforcement agencies to ensure that Ikenna Darryl Ogbonna is found and made to answer to his crime.
“Finally, we will also like to appeal to the public to join us in praying for the repose of her soul and her five young children who have lost their mother in a most tragic manner. It is a pain that no child should have to go through. #justiceforabimbola,” the statement read.
