The Digest:
Ikechukwu Ogbonna, known as IVD, was arrested at the airport on August 1, 2025, while attempting to travel to Qatar. The arrest is linked to a domestic violence case involving his late wife, Bimbo, which is still in court. IVD is barred from leaving Nigeria until the case concludes. Sources say he will be detained until August 4, when he will face charges in court. His fiancée, Blessing CEO, has confirmed the arrest and is seeking ways to assist him.
Key Points:
- IVD arrested at the airport on August 1, 2025, while traveling to Qatar
- Arrest connected to ongoing domestic violence case related to his late wife, Bimbo
- IVD prohibited from leaving Nigeria until court case resolution
- Detained until Monday, August 4, when charges will be pressed
- Blessing CEO, IVD’s fiancée, working to secure his release
- Controversial past following Bimbo's death in 2022 and domestic violence accusations
- IVD expressed distress over being estranged from his children
As IVD faces legal trouble, his controversial past continues to haunt him, and the domestic violence case against him remains unresolved.
Sources: Stella Dimoko Korkus, Punch
