By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
The family of 63-year-old Christopher Ogbodo, a retired soldier allegedly murdered while working as a night security guard at a petroleum station under construction, is demanding swift action from the Nigeria Police to bring his killers to justice.
Ogbodo was reportedly killed on July 1, 2025, at a construction site along the Nsukka-Ugwogo Nike Road in Enugu State.
His widow, Mrs. Ngozi Ogbodo, described the incident as a “cold-blooded murder” and voiced frustration over what she called the slow pace of the police investigation.
Speaking to journalists in Enugu, Mrs. Ogbodo recounted her last phone conversation with her husband on the night he was killed, lamenting the lack of updates from investigators.
She also appealed for the release of his body for burial while investigations continue.
“The police must treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves. A human life was lost, this cannot be swept under the carpet,” she said tearfully. “Even animals have owners. My husband was a father, a breadwinner. His killers must not go unpunished.”
She also criticized the management of the petrol station, noting that neither the owner nor the station manager has contacted the family or shown any support.
She accused the station manager of withholding potentially vital information that could aid the investigation.
“The people who should be answering questions are still walking free. That alone raises serious concerns,” she added.
While stopping short of accusing the police of misconduct, Mrs. Ogbodo urged law enforcement to thoroughly question everyone associated with the station in order to uncover the truth.
Efforts to reach the Enugu State Police Command for comment were unsuccessful, as messages sent to the spokesperson had not been responded to at the time of filing this report.
