Ikechukwu Daryl Ogbonna, also known as IVD, an auto dealer, was ordered to remain in custody following the death of his wife, Abimbola Martins-Ogbonna, by an Ebute Meta Magistrates' Court in Lagos on Tuesday, January 31.
Following advice from the Lagos State Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), who had indicted Ogbonna for involuntary manslaughter, Magistrate Adebayo Kafayat Tella issued the directive.
Mrs. Tella stated that the defendant should be brought before the Lagos High Court after reading out the DPP Advice.
She ordered Ogbonna to remain in detention until an information was filed against him and his arraignment.
However, based on the earlier bail restrictions that were given to the prisoner, defense attorney Mr. Abubakar Yesufu requested that the court release him.
However, Magistrate Tella ruled that she lacked the authority to hear an involuntary manslaughter case and that any bail requests should be brought before the high court.
The date was postponed until March 7, 2023.
On October 15, 2022, Bimbo was hurt in a fire that broke out in their home in Megamound Estate, Lekki, as a result of an argument with IVD.
She was taken to the hospital in a hurry, but died there from her wounds.
IVD was detained by the State Criminal Investigation Department at Yaba after being transferred from the Lagos State Police Command.
The couple had five children and had been married for sixteen years.
However, there were several arguments throughout the marriage, along with reports of domestic abuse.
According to information obtained, the deceased contacted IVD with allegations of recurrent abuse and mistreatment.
Their home was burned down as a result of the altercation. While he only suffered minor burns, Bimbo was not so fortunate.
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