A renewed wave of violent crime has shaken Nigeria’s capital, claiming the life of a respected veterinarian and leaving his three children in the hands of kidnappers. Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, a former leader of Abuja’s veterinary doctors, was killed by gunmen who stormed his home near Kubwa on Friday night. The attack adds to the growing fear among residents as security in the city appears to worsen.
The tragedy unfolded when armed men invaded Dr. Ogbu’s residence. They forced him and his three children from their home. Later, the gunmen callously dumped Dr. Ogbu’s body by the roadside, leaving his fate confirmed while the whereabouts of his children remain a terrifying mystery. His family is now in deep distress, with a wife and relatives praying for the safe return of the children.
Dr. Ogbu was described by friends and colleagues as a dedicated professional, and his death has sent shockwaves through his community. This killing follows closely after the recent murder of an Arise TV journalist in another part of Abuja, pointing to a worrying trend of violent attacks targeting residents.
As the community mourns, a critical question hangs in the air: where are the authorities? Police have not yet made an official statement on the incident. At the time reports were filed, the FCT Police Command could not even be reached for comment, leaving citizens to wonder about the safety of their own neighborhoods.
