A renowned veterinary doctor and former chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) FCT chapter, Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, has been murdered in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
According to reports, armed men stormed his residence in Kubwa, Abuja, and abducted him along with his three children.
While the nursing wife and other family members were hoping for the best, the doctor’s body was later found dumped by the roadside, while his children are still missing.
Andrew Gabriel Ikechukwu, who also shared the tragic news in his Facebook page, explained that Dr Ogbu was kidnapped along with three of his children but later found dead while the three children were yet to be released.
Praying for God’s intervention, he said, “Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, the immediate past chairman of the NVMA FCT chapter, who was kidnapped alongside his three children from his home in Kubwa Abuja was found dead.
“The three children are yet to be released. May God please intervene.”
This incident comes on the heels of the tragic death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise TV, who was murdered in an armed robbery attack at her Katampe residence in Abuja.Maduagwu, a 29-year-old lawyer-turned-journalist, was known for her advocacy on gender-based violence and education reform.
Her death has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from Nigerians, with many calling for justice and improved security measures.
The Nigerian police have launched investigations into both incidents.
President Bola Tinubu has also reacted to Maduagwu’s murder, ordering security operatives to conduct a quick and thorough investigation and bring those responsible to justice.
Dr. Ogbu’s murder has similarly sparked an outpouring of grief and outrage. A colleague described his death as “a great loss” and a painful reminder of the insecurity that continues to affect families and communities in Nigeria.
“Nigeria just happened to my age-long friend, Ifeanyi… His untimely death is a painful reminder of the insecurity that continues to affect families and communities in Nigeria,” she wrote in a post titled “A Great Loss”.
The veterinary community is in mourning, remembering Dr. Ogbu as a dedicated professional and a valued member of their profession.
The killings of Maduagwu and Dr. Ogbu have raised concerns about the safety of citizens, particularly in the nation’s capital. Many are questioning the effectiveness of the security measures in place and calling for improved security protocols to prevent such incidents in the future.
Tributes have poured in for both Maduagwu and Dr. Ogbu, with many describing them as vibrant and dedicated individuals who were taken too soon.
Their deaths have highlighted the need for urgent action to address the security challenges facing the country.
The police have yet to issue a statement on the incident, but investigations are likely underway to apprehend the perpetrators.
As the community waits for justice, many are left wondering how such a heinous crime could occur.
Credit: News Express
