A SUDDEN DARKNESS

As I sit here, the weight of sorrow hangs heavy in the air, and I find it hard to articulate the pain that has enveloped our family since that fateful day 08 September 2023.

My heart aches for my nephew, Lucky Ogbonmwan, a bright young boy born on 10 January 1999 with a promising future, who has been missing ever since the tragic events unfolded.

It began on a seemingly ordinary day. Lucky’s father, Mr. Fleix Ogbonmwan, and his mother, Esohe Ogbonmwan, were deeply involved in the local political scene, passionately campaigning for a Chairman position.

They believed in the power of change and dedicated themselves to making a difference in our community. I remember the pride in their eyes as they spoke about their vision for a better future.

Two weeks before the incident, Lucky’s father visited his school to check on him and remind him to stay focused on his studies amidst the political activity. He shared with me later how Lucky was excited about his parents’ endeavors. The young boy felt a sense of pride knowing that his mom and dad were fighting for their community.

But fate had other plans. On their way back from a campaign event, a senseless act of violence shattered our lives. Lucky’s father Mr. Fleix and Mother Esohe Ogbonmwan, were shot, The news hit us like a thunderbolt. In an instant, we lost not just family, but our pillars of strength and hope.

Lucky, who was supposed to be by his parents’ side, vanished amidst the chaos. The last time anyone saw him, he was terrified but brave, trying to comprehend what had just happened. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, yet there has been no sign of our beloved Lucky.

The community has rallied together, searching high and low, distributing flyers with his picture, offering prayers, and hoping for his safe return. My heart breaks when I think of him, alone and scared. We have not given up hope that someone, somewhere, knows where he is.

I implore anyone who may have information about his whereabouts to come forward. Our family is desperate for answers, closure, and most importantly, for the safe return of Lucky. and to be surrounded by the love of those who cherish him.

As I share this story, I do so with a heavy heart, but also with unwavering hope. Hope that one day, we will embrace Lucky again and heal the wounds that this tragedy has inflicted on our family and community.