A medical doctor identified as Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and his brother, Abu Tahir have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers, in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, South South Nigeria.
According to Daily Post, the duo were kidnapped on New Year’s day, Thursday January 1, 2026 at their residence, along City Pride Road, Ibira camp area at about 7:30 pm.
The medical Doctor is said to be undergoing housemanship at the Edo State Teaching Hospital, Auchi.
It was learnt that the victims were kidnapped at gun point in front of their residence when returning from work.
According to a source, the medical doctor and his younger brother arrived at their residence at about 7:30 pm.
The younger brother called Tahir came out of the vehicle to open the gate when the gunmen, who were reportedly lying in wait, emerged from hiding.
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“The gunmen abducted the two brothers and whisked them into the nearby bush,” he said.
The authorities of the Edo State Police Command have confirmed the incident, saying that operatives have been deployed to the scene.
The Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem said the command received a distress call at about 8:30 pm on January 2, 2026, about the abduction.
Ikoedem said operatives were immediately deployed to the scene, while a coordinated manhunt has been launched, involving the police, local vigilantes, forest guards, and Community Safety Partnership Volunteers familiar with the terrain for the rescue of the victims.
“Aggressive search-and-rescue operations have been ongoing in the surrounding forest since the incident, with efforts focused on rescuing the victims and apprehending the perpetrators,”she added.
She assured the people that the command would leave no stone unturned to ensure the safe rescue of the victims.
Meanwhile residents of the Auchi community have condemned the abduction of the medical Doctor and his brother, describing the incident as disturbing and unacceptable.
The residents, while describing the young medical doctor as a calm, dedicated young professional committed to saving lives, opined that his only crime was serving humanity.
They, however, called on security agencies, the Edo State Government, and all relevant authorities to act swiftly for the safe and unconditional release of the victims.
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