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Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by ogododo(op): 2:06pm On Jan 15

A medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, has regained freedom after two weeks in captivity.

Dr Babatunde, who is currently undergoing his housemanship at the Edo University Teaching Hospital, Iyamho, was kidnapped on January 1, 2026, together with his younger brother, Abu Tahir, while returning home after closing from work.

The abductors reportedly demanded a ransom of N200 million for their release. However, before the ransom could be raised, they killed his younger brother, Tahir Abu, on January 6, 2026.

Following Tahir’s death, the kidnappers were said to have reduced the ransom demand to N100 million and later to N40 million.

The news of Dr Babatunde’s release became public through a viral video shared on various social media platforms.

In the video, a voice could be heard saying that hunters and local vigilantes from Auchi rescued him on Wednesday evening at about 8 p.m. in a forest area.

According to the narration, the vigilantes neutralised one of the abductors during the rescue operation.

The video also showed the vigilantes assisting the doctor into a waiting vehicle after his rescue.

It was further stated that the doctor sustained a gunshot injury to his leg.

Confirming the development, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, said the abducted doctor had been reunited with his family.

“Yes, he has been reunited with his family,” she said.

https://dailytrust.com/abducted-edo-doctor-regains-freedom/?noamp=available

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by TechCapon(m): 4:23pm On Jan 15

Thank God for his life. God is good

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by AOB1: 4:23pm On Jan 15

Nawa o, am just tired of this country.
It is well

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Tochitee(m): 4:23pm On Jan 15

Thing needs to be done about this people .

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by MrSly(m): 4:23pm On Jan 15

Gunmi is still walking free.

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by UnknownQueen(f): 4:23pm On Jan 15

May his soul rest in peace

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by LabStores: 4:23pm On Jan 15

Don't they apprehend these evil kidnappers?

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Sonnobax15(m): 4:23pm On Jan 15*

Oga dockey,no let anybody deceive you...

You better activate the Japa mode now and FLEW out

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by oluwaseyi0: 4:23pm On Jan 15

200 million, like who is the insane negotiator of this terrorist

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Gotocourt: 4:23pm On Jan 15

This is terrible, very bad experience angry

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by b0rn2fuck(m): 4:24pm On Jan 15

Government can stop this non sense , just like it almost stopped doing the emiefele cashless policy,just that emiefele get his own for body, this things can be reduced if our government are serious

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Commonguy(m): 4:24pm On Jan 15

The rage on which kidnappers are active is getting out of hand nowadays o

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by MichaelSokoto(m): 4:24pm On Jan 15

an imbe promised voters insecurity, and dey chose the insecurity!

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Angelfrost(m): 4:24pm On Jan 15

Tomorrow, when he japas and starts bashing the country, some of you "patriots" will start calling him names.

The overindulgence of criminals and terrorists by the APC administration is beyond shocking and shameful.

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by dederocs(m): 4:25pm On Jan 15

All those pawns, advocate of demons won't see this, but when the youths protested they all open their hypocritical mouth talking nonsense.

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Apologize(m): 4:25pm On Jan 15

it will definitely get worse..yahoo is no longer as efficient as it used to be. And these boys who have tasted money will do everything they can to not go back to poverty.

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Jnrprince1(m): 4:25pm On Jan 15

Naija my country which way

Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by SpaceX: 4:26pm On Jan 15

TechCapon:
Thank God for his life. God is good

they killed his younger brother

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by omoredia: 4:26pm On Jan 15

Apc promised Edo people insecurity. Promise fulfilled today. Next time make una allow terrorists take over ur leadership

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by motymop: 4:26pm On Jan 15

Why only edo state.

They have moved from yahoo to kidnapping in Edo state

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by dragunov: 4:27pm On Jan 15

MrSly:
Gunmi is still walking free.

That kidnapping incident was local. It's not Fulanis alone that are kidnapping. It's time we begin to resist our own criminals too.

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Antoeni(m): 4:27pm On Jan 15

Why Will 2 Brothers Doctors For That Matter be Together ?, Happy Survival to The Living, RIP to The Dead

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by nairavsdollars(f): 4:28pm On Jan 15

Is it true the governor promised to give them insecurity?

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by KingDashx(m): 4:28pm On Jan 15

Edo don dey bear babatunde ni

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Frosheer(m): 4:29pm On Jan 15

Kidnapping don turn business in Nigeria as Government don't have the capacity to dispose them for good

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by VeeVeeMyLuv(f): 4:29pm On Jan 15

Moniepoint and several other Nigerian banks have informed their customers of a new 7.5 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) to be applied to bank transfers and Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transactions.

According to a customer notice obtained by DAILY POST on Wednesday, the VAT charge will take effect from January 19, following a directive from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).

In the message, the bank explained that the development is part of a government-approved regulatory adjustment on VAT collection.

The bank clarified that the VAT charge is separate from existing fees such as the N50 stamp duty and other transaction-related charges currently borne by customers.

Dr,
hardluck

May his soul RIP

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Elzazzi: 4:31pm On Jan 15

How did things got this bad in this country?

Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Ezmans: 4:32pm On Jan 15

TechCapon:
Thank God for his life. God is good

the mumu sheriff that said that he is in town is still watching

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by omoredia: 4:33pm On Jan 15

Agreement is Agreement. Only God knows what a power hungry Tinubu has agreed with many of these people

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Elzazzi: 4:34pm On Jan 15

Antoeni:
Why Will 2 Brothers Doctors For That Matter be Together ?, Happy Survival to The Living, RIP to The Dead

What’s the reason for asking this absurd question? Brothers can’t practice same profession and brothers can’t move together again ?
Instead of blaming failure of government and the evil perpetrators!

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Re: Kidnapped Edo Doctor, Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, Regains Freedom by Ezmans: 4:34pm On Jan 15

motymop:
Why only edo state.

They have moved from yahoo to kidnapping in Edo state

the mumu sheriff in town promised them insecurity

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