DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: WIFE NARROWLY ESCAPES BEING BURNED TO DEATH AT HOME

Two years after their public reconciliation, popular businessman IVD's wife narrowly escapes being burned to death at their Lagos home

Ikechukwu Ogbonna, aka IVD, a well-known businessman from Lagos, is married to Bimbo, who is currently writhing in agony in a hospital after being nearly burned to death during an altercation.

It was learned that the incident took place on Wednesday, October 12 at their home in Megamound Estate, Lekki, Lagos. A fight allegedly broke out after the victim confronted her husband about the frequent beatings she endures from him.

"I woke up to noise of the duo fighting in their house. I saw IVD beating and punching this woman while she was screaming for help. The next thing she did was to use petrol and set their house ablaze. Bimbo quickly jumped into the swimming pool as their luxury cars and apartment were almost razed to the ground. Luckily for them, their two kids were able to bolt out on time.

"I quickly called for help and we rushed Bimbo and IVD to the hospital.

'Unfortunately, she was burnt beyond recognition. This is coming after weeks of her complaints on WhatsApp about what she has been enduring in her marriage," a source familiar with the incident said.