Sunday, January 4, 2026 - The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a medical doctor and his brother in Edo State.
The victims were identified as Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and Abu
Tahir. They were reportedly kidnapped in front of their residence at Ibira
Camp, Auchi, while attempting to open their gate. Dr Abu Ibrahim Babatunde
recently completed his housemanship at the Edo State Teaching Hospital in
Auchi.
Confirming the incident, the Edo State Police Command
spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said the case was reported at about 8:30pm. She
stated that officers from the Auchi Divisional Headquarters were immediately
deployed to the area.
According to her, the police are working in collaboration
with local vigilantes, forest guards, and Community Safety Partnership
Volunteers who are familiar with the surrounding forest terrain.
She added that aggressive search and rescue operations are
currently ongoing within the forest and surrounding areas.
The police assured the family of the victims and members of
the public that all efforts are being made to ensure the safe rescue of the
abducted men.
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