Insecurity: Terrorists Abduct Medical Physician and Brother in Edo State
Suspected Terrorists have kidnapped a medical physician, Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, and his brother, Abu Tahir, in Auchi, the executive headquarters of Etsako West Native Authorities Space, Edo State.
In keeping with stories, the duo have been kidnapped on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at their residence alongside Metropolis Satisfaction Highway, Ibira Camp space, at round 7:30 pm.
Dr. Babatunde is at present present process housemanship on the Edo State Educating Hospital, Auchi.
Sources revealed that the victims have been seized at gunpoint in entrance of their house whereas getting back from work.
The junior brother, Tahir, had stepped out of their car to open the gate when the terrorists, reportedly mendacity in wait, emerged and kidnapped each brothers, whisking them into the close by bush.
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the incident, stating that operatives have been deployed to the scene. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, mentioned the command acquired a misery name at about 8:30 pm on January 2, 2026, reporting the kidnapping.
“Operatives have been instantly deployed, and a coordinated manhunt has been launched involving the police, native vigilantes, forest guards, and Group Security Partnership volunteers conversant in the terrain,” she mentioned.
She added, “Aggressive search-and-rescue operations have been ongoing within the surrounding forest, with efforts centered on rescuing the victims and apprehending the terrorists.
“The command will depart no stone unturned to make sure their protected restoration.”
Residents of Auchi have condemned the kidnapping, describing it as disturbing and unacceptable. They praised the younger physician as a relaxed, devoted skilled dedicated to saving lives, noting that his solely “crime” was serving humanity.
The neighborhood has referred to as on safety companies, the Edo State Authorities, and all related authorities to behave swiftly for the protected and unconditional launch of Dr. Babatunde and his brother.