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The Lagos state government has filed a manslaughter charge against IVD in connection with Bimbo’s death.

The Lagos state government has filed a manslaughter charge against IVD in connection with Bimbo’s death.

Following the death of his wife, Abimbola, Ikechukwu Ogbonna, also known as IVD, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. The Lagos State Government filed a manslaughter allegation against the celebrity vehicle dealer, IVD, before the High Court of Lagos, Ikeja, through the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP). The claim originates from the murder of his wife, Abimbola, in a fiery incident at their house in the state's Lekki region on October 15, 2022. The original charge has been increased by another count charge. The DPP has charged the auto dealer with involuntary manslaughter, a violation of Section 229 of the Lagos Criminal Code. Ikechukwu has entered a not guilty plea to the charge, and his trial has ...