Renowned veterinary doctor and former NVMA FCT chairman, Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, has been m¥rdered in Abuja.
Armed men reportedly invaded his Kubwa residence, abd¥cting him and his three children. While his wife and family prayed for his safety, his body was later found dumped by the roadside, with his children still missing.
A friend, Andrew Gabriel Ikechukwu, shared the tragic news on Facebook, writing:
“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 d+ad. The three children are yet to be released. May God please intervene.”
The incident follows the recent m¥rder of Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, killed during an armed robbery at her Katampe home. The 29-year-old lawyer-turned-journalist was known for her advocacy on gender-based violence and education reform.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a thorough investigation into Maduagwu’s death, urging security agencies to bring the culprits to justice.
Ogbu’s m¥rder has also triggered grief and outrage. A colleague mourned him as “a great loss”, writing:
“Nigeria just happened to my age-long friend, Ifeanyi… His untimely d+ath is a pa+nful reminder of the insecurity that continues to affect families and communities in Nigeria.”
The veterinary community has described him as a dedicated and selfless professional. The k+llings of both Ogbu and Maduagwu have renewed calls for urgent action on insecurity in the nation’s capital.
Police are yet to issue a statement, but investigations are reportedly underway as families and colleagues await justice.
