Nigerian businessman Ikechukwu Ogbonna, popularly known as IVD, was reportedly arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Friday, August 1, 2025, while attempting to board a flight to Qatar. As cited by online blogs, the arrest relates to an ongoing domestic violence case involving his late wife, Bimbo, who died in October 2022 under controversial circumstances.
Sources claim IVD, an auto dealer, was prohibited from leaving Nigeria due to the pending court case, and he faces detention until Monday, August 4, 2025, when he is expected to be charged. His fiancée, Blessing CEO, has reportedly confirmed the arrest and is seeking ways to assist him, per the same source.
The Nigeria Police Force has not officially confirmed the arrest, and details remain limited as the case is under investigation. The domestic violence allegations stem from a highly publicized incident in 2022, when Bimbo’s death sparked widespread debate, with accusations of abuse leveled against IVD. The lack of official confirmation raises questions about the report’s full accuracy, though the blogger’s account aligns with ongoing legal scrutiny surrounding IVD.
