Family of Late Bimbo Ogbonna Sends Heartfelt Message to Nigerians

The family of late Bimbo Ogbonna, wife of popular Lagos auto dealer, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, better known as IVD, has appealed to Nigerians to join them in demanding justice for her tragic death.

Bimbo’s death was announced by her sister in an Instagram post on Saturday, October 15, 2022.

The deceased and her husband made headlines earlier this week when Bimbo and her husband got into a scuffle and she allegedly set herself ablaze resulting in a 100° burn which led to her unfortunate demise on Saturday morning.

Her death sparked outrage amongst Nigerians who condemned the domestic violence she reportedly endured while she was alive.

Speaking about her death, Bimbo’s family in a press release on Monday noted that she passed away as a result of the fatal burns she sustained in the fire incident at her Lagos home.

They also appreciated the comments of thousands Nigerians who expressed concern over the incident, whilst pleading they join them to demand justice for their daughter who, according to them, was committed to the marriage until death.

The family added that Ikenna Ogbonna is currently on the run to evade justice, appealing to the general public to put their family in prayers.

An excerpt of the statement: “Abimbola Martins passed away after suffering fatal burns in a fire incident at her Lagos home. It has been a heartbreaking period for her parents, siblings and particularly, her children. It is a tragedy that nobody should go through, especially in the painful manner her life was cut short and at the hands of a husband she dedicated her life to.

“We are appreciative of the comments of millions of Nigerian who have expressed thoughts and prayers, as well as anger that a beautiful life was brought to an end through well domestic violence. Several times during the course of their marriage, we intervened in a bid to rescue her from a terrible situation that ultimately has now taken her life. AAbimbola was a loving and committed wife and mother who put the desire that her children were raised by two parent 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 won’t be forever.

“We want to appeal to members of the public to join us in demanding that justice is done. We are currently working with law enforcement to ensure that Ogbonna is found and made to answer for his crime.”