The family of late Bimbo Ogbonna, wife of popular Lagos auto dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna aka IVD who died on Saturday as a result of the fatal burn she
The family of late Bimbo Ogbonna, wife of popular Lagos auto dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna aka IVD who died on Saturday as a result of the fatal burn she suffered from a fire incident at their home, is seeking justice for her untimely death.
Bimbo who is a mother of five passed away on Saturday as a result of severe burns she suffered from a fire incident after she set her matrimonial house on fire during a domestic brawl with her husband.
She had confronted her husband over the constant beating she usually receives from him.
A fight ensued between the two and she set their house on fire out of anger. She was reportedly caught in the middle of the inferno but it was too late as she was burnt beyond recognition.
She was rushed to the hospital by a good samaritan and was admitted at the Intensive Care Unit of the health facility.
IVD took to his heels and has remained at large.
He released some evidence of the wounds he suffered as a result of the beating he also received from his wife and claimed that she was a destructive woman.
The family in a press statement revealed that Bimbo was killed by her husband in a well documented series 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 burn 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 cause 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 , hoping to evade justice. 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 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
