Monday, January 5, 2026 - The gunmen that kidnapped a medical doctor, Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and his brother, Abu Tahir, in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area, Edo State have demanded N200 million ransom for their release.
The victims were kidnapped on January 1, 2026, along City
Pride Road, Igbira Camp in Auchi.
A source close to the family, who spoke on condition of
anonymity, said the kidnappers contacted the victims’ relations on Saturday,
demanding N200 million to effect their release.
The source added that negotiations is ongoing with the
family of the victims and the abductors with a view to reducing the ransom.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Edo
State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem said she was not aware of the demand for
ransom by the kidnappers.
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