A renowned veterinary doctor and former chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), FCT chapter, Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, has been tragically murdered in Abuja.

Naija News reports that armed men invaded Dr. Ogbu’s residence in Kubwa, abducting him along with his three children. His body was later discovered dumped by the roadside, while his children remain missing.

A friend of the deceased, Andrew Gabriel Ikechukwu, confirmed the incident on Facebook, stating:

"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 dead. The three children are yet to be released. May God please intervene."

Colleagues described Dr. Ogbu as a dedicated professional. He leaves behind a grieving family, including a nursing wife.

This murder follows closely on the heels of the killing of 29-year-old Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was shot during a robbery at her Katampe residence. Maduagwu, a lawyer-turned-journalist, was widely recognized for her advocacy on gender-based violence and education reform. Her death sparked national outrage, prompting President Bola Tinubu to order security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation.

Dr. Ogbu’s killing has reignited concerns over security in the nation’s capital. A colleague described his death as “a great loss,” lamenting the growing wave of violence affecting Abuja residents.

Authorities have yet to release statements regarding the ongoing search for his missing children or the perpetrators of this heinous act.