Abductors of Medical Doctor, brother in Edo demand for N200 million ransom

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Abductors of Medical Doctor, brother in Edo demand for N200 million ransom

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.

Waploaded reports that 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.