Discharge and acquitted 15th December 2025. It ended in praise. 4 years of tears and false narratives. Nigeria justice system still works. I\u2019m proud of my country. IVD. You can now have your life back. Congratulations. If marriage or relationship no Dey work please run ooooooo, run oooooo, don\u2019t wait for anybody to pass. Run,\u201d<\/em> she stated.<\/p>\nBimbo Ogbonna died in October 2022 after suffering injuries from a fire incident at their home in Lagos.<\/p>\n
The case drew public attention after reports linked the incident to domestic issues within the marriage.<\/p>\n
In March 2023, IVD was taken before a court and charged with involuntary manslaughter.<\/p>\n
He was later granted bail while the case continued.<\/p>\n
The legal process took several turns, including his rearrest on August 1, 2025, by the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions.<\/p>\n
The arrest happened while he was on his way to Qatar ahead of his planned wedding with Blessing CEO.<\/p>\n
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