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Gunmen Kill One of Two Doctors Abducted on New Year’s Day in Edo State, Family Negotiates N100 Million Ransom
Gunmen have killed one of two medical doctors abducted on January 1, 2026, in Auchi, Edo State. The deceased, Tahir Abu Emhoye, a fresh graduate of Ambrose Alli University, was kidnapped alongside his elder brother, Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, who is undergoing housemanship at Edo University Teaching Hospital.
The brothers were abducted at their residence gate around 7:30 PM while returning from work. The kidnappers initially demanded a ₦200 million ransom, later reduced to ₦100 million after negotiations with the family.
Tahir’s body was discovered by security operatives near a river, confirmed by family members. The Edo State Police Command launched an immediate search, with investigations ongoing. The case highlights the rising insecurity and kidnapping incidents targeting professionals in the region.
Gunmen have killed one of two medical doctors abducted on January 1, 2026, in Auchi, Edo State. The deceased, Tahir Abu Emhoye, a fresh graduate of Ambrose Alli University, was kidnapped alongside his elder brother, Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, who is undergoing housemanship at Edo University Teaching Hospital.
The brothers were abducted at their residence gate around 7:30 PM while returning from work. The kidnappers initially demanded a ₦200 million ransom, later reduced to ₦100 million after negotiations with the family.
Tahir’s body was discovered by security operatives near a river, confirmed by family members. The Edo State Police Command launched an immediate search, with investigations ongoing. The case highlights the rising insecurity and kidnapping incidents targeting professionals in the region.
Gunmen Kill One of Two Doctors Abducted on New Year’s Day in Edo State, Family Negotiates N100 Million Ransom
Gunmen have killed one of two medical doctors abducted on January 1, 2026, in Auchi, Edo State. The deceased, Tahir Abu Emhoye, a fresh graduate of Ambrose Alli University, was kidnapped alongside his elder brother, Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, who is undergoing housemanship at Edo University Teaching Hospital.
The brothers were abducted at their residence gate around 7:30 PM while returning from work. The kidnappers initially demanded a ₦200 million ransom, later reduced to ₦100 million after negotiations with the family.
Tahir’s body was discovered by security operatives near a river, confirmed by family members. The Edo State Police Command launched an immediate search, with investigations ongoing. The case highlights the rising insecurity and kidnapping incidents targeting professionals in the region.
