Renowned veterinary doctor and former NVMA FCT chairman, Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, has been murdered in Abuja. Armed men reportedly invaded his Kubwa residence, abducting 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:
โDr. 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.โ
The incident follows the recent murder 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 Maduagwuโs death, urging security agencies to bring the culprits to justice. Ogbuโs murder has also triggered grief and outrage.
A colleague mourned him as โa great lossโ, writing:
โNigeria just happened to my age-long friend, Ifeanyiโฆ His untimely death is a painful reminder of the insecurity that continues to affect families and communities in Nigeria.โ
The veterinary community has described him as a dedicated and selfless professional. The killings of both Ogbu and Maduagwu have renewed calls for urgent action on insecurity in the nationโs capital.
Police are yet to issue a statement, but investigations are reportedly underway as families and colleagues await justice.
