Godsent Ogbebor
Mrs. Tochukwu Ezemma, wife of the missing Anambra billionaire and estate developer, Benjamin Ezemma, has appealed to security agencies to intensify efforts to locate her husband. She expressed frustration with the way his disappearance has been handled.
Ezemma, known as BigBen and the Managing Director of Dubai Estate in Awka, was abducted on November 12, 2024, and has not been seen since.
In a statement, Mrs. Ezemma accused the state government of “conspiracy of silence and inaction,” suggesting that the government has shown little concern for the disappearance of an influential investor who has significantly contributed to the state’s economy through his fashion and real estate businesses.
She said that she could no longer remain silent and emphasized the emotional toll the situation has taken on her, her children, and their entire family. She questioned, “Where is my husband and the father of my three innocent children? What exactly is the problem?”
Mrs. Ezemma also responded to claims that her husband’s abduction was linked to a business dispute. She reminded the authorities that her husband was an important figure in Anambra, one who had made a substantial impact on the state. She called for the state government to take action, stating that his disappearance warranted attention.
She further questioned the handling of the case, saying, “Ndi Anambra, please ask the authorities if the law on investigations and arrests has changed because my husband, a young man in his prime, is missing.”
Mrs. Ezemma urged for public support, pleading, “Everyone, please come to my aid. I need to know what happened to the father of my innocent little kids.” She demanded answers regarding the individuals her husband had met with before his abduction and why these individuals had not been questioned or arrested.
She also raised concerns about the response from the Department of State Services (DSS), which told the family the case was in court. They advised Mrs. Ezemma to hire a lawyer to follow up, but she questioned, “Who is the case against? What are the charges?”
In her plea to the public, Mrs. Ezemma stated, “Anambra people should rise up. It is BigBen today; it could be anyone tomorrow. How can someone be abducted from a meeting with known people, yet nothing is done because they’re highly connected?”
She described her husband as a visionary serial entrepreneur, highlighting his goal to empower over 10,000 youths and provide meaningful opportunities. She concluded her statement by calling for justice and swift action to resolve the mystery of her husband’s disappearance.
