Two brothers, Abu Ibrahim and Abu Tahir, were kidnapped in Edo State on January 2, 2026, and their family is being demanded to pay a ransom of N200 million. 

Abu Momoh, the father of the abductees, stated Wednesday that the kidnappers first sought N200 million but subsequently lowered it to N100 million in the hopes that more talks would result in a further drop.

“They have been in touch with us since they were kidnapped. They asked for N200 million, but we were able to negotiate N100 million. We are still hoping that further discussion will lead to a reduction of the ransom demanded,” he said.

“It’s a trying period for the family, but I pray that they would come back home safely.”The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of the Edo State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the abduction, noting that police action commenced immediately after the report was received.

“Yes, this unfortunate incident was brought to the attention of the Edo State Police Command on January 2, 2026, at about 8:30 pm,” she said. Abu Ibrahim is currently undergoing his housemanship at the Edo State Teaching Hospital, Auchi. According to a family source, his abduction occurred in front of his residence off City Pride Road, Ibira Camp, Auchi, headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area, while he was attempting to open his gate after returning from work.His brother, Abu Tahir, was reportedly kidnapped in Ekpoma.

As the former Director of Sports for the Students' Union Government (SUG), which he actively held prior to graduating, he is well-known among the university community.

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