The kidnappers of Medical doctor Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, and his brother, Abu Tahir, in Auchi, Edo State, have demanded a ₦200 million ransom for their release.
The brothers were kidnapped on January 1, 2026, along City Pride Road in the Igbira Camp area of Auchi.
A source close to the family said the kidnappers contacted relatives over the weekend to make the demand.
The source added that negotiations are ongoing to reduce the ransom.
When contacted, the Edo State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said she was not aware of any ransom demand by the abductors.
Recall Dockaysworld reported that Babatunde, a medical doctor undergoing housemanship at the Edo State Teaching Hospital, Auchi, was abducted while returning from work, alongside his younger brother.