Gunmen kidnap medical doctor, brother in Edo on new year’s day
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.
SOCIETYWATCH gathered that 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 junior brother arrived at their residence at about 7:30 pm.
The junior brother called Tahir came out of the vehicle to open the gate when the gunmen, who were reportedly lying in wait, emerged from hiding.
“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.
