Sudbury Woman Seeks Community Help to Repatriate Her Mother’s Body
- Sudbury woman Lydia Ogbejiele seeks help to send her mother’s remains back to Nigeria after her death.
- A GoFundMe created by Ogbejiele has raised around $14,000 of the $20,000 goal.
- Lucky Ogbeliele, Ogbejiele’s husband, is facing murder charges after allegedly stabbing her mother.
Community Support Needed for Family’s Sorrowful Journey
In Sudbury, a woman’s tragic request highlights a heart-wrenching family situation as she seeks community support to repatriate her mother’s body to Nigeria following a fatal knife attack. Lydia Imie Ogbejiele and her sister Esther Umoru have launched a GoFundMe campaign with a goal of raising $20,000 to cover the costs. So far, the efforts have garnered around $14,000, a testament to the community’s willingness to help in dark times. Their mother had traveled from Nigeria to visit Ogbejiele and her two children, but the visit turned deadly when her mother was murdered by Ogbejiele’s estranged husband, Lucky Ogbeliele.
Details of the Attack Reveal Domestic Strain
On July 2, Sudbury police responded to a domestic disturbance after midnight and found Ogbejiele outside with severe but not life-threatening injuries. Inside the home, her mother was found with stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Ogbejiele’s husband, Lucky Ogbeliele, is now facing serious charges including first-degree murder and attempted murder. After disappearing, he was found 12 hours later in a nearby wooded area with self-inflicted injuries. The accusations against him remain unproven in court; he is considered innocent until proven guilty.
Community Association Calls for Action and Understanding
The GoFundMe campaign, while aiming to address the costs associated with returning her mother’s remains, reflects a deeper tragedy. Ogbejiele describes the horrifying ordeal in which she witnessed her husband turning violent. Andrea’s recount of the attack emphasizes her desperation for safety, as her husband followed her home, locked the door, and proceeded to stab her multiple times. In her plea, Ogbejiele highlights the confusion and shock that has shattered her family, urging the community to help ease the financial burden so she can lay her mother to rest with dignity. As a member of the Nigerian Community Association, the group has also publicly supported her call for assistance, urging anyone who can help to support her during this crushing time.
In the wake of a tragic event, Lydia Imie Ogbejiele is calling on her community to support her in repatriating her mother’s body to Nigeria. The circumstances surrounding her mother’s death demonstrate the urgent need for dialogue around domestic violence and mental health. The support shown through the GoFundMe campaign highlights both community compassion and the complexities facing newcomers to Canada, emphasizing the importance of reaching out for help in challenging times.
