The abducted Edo medical doctor, Dr Abu Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom.
Tahir was released at around 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 after his family paid a ransom of N50 million to the abductors.
It was reported that Tahir was kidnapped alongside his younger brother, Abu Momoh Tahir, on January 2, 2026, at their residence on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi.
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Abu was reportedly killed by the abductors.
His body was found near Orley River, along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, on January 5.
The father of the victims, Tahir Momoh, who confirmed the release to punch on Thursday, said the ransom was paid in two tranches of N20 million and N30 million before his son was released.
According to him, it took the combined efforts of the family, donations from non-governmental organisations, friends, and other well-wishers to raise the ransom money.
He also revealed that a bullet grazed Tahir’s leg during the ordeal, and that one of the kidnappers sustained gunshot injuries after being ambushed by vigilantes and hunters before the doctor’s release.
“My son has been released by the kidnappers after we paid N50 million. I feel good that he is free, but I have also lost another son,” he said.
“The family, organisations, friends, and well-wishers contributed the N50 million ransom. My son was grazed by a bullet, but he is receiving treatment at a hospital.”
The spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the release of the victim on Thursday.
“I can confirm to you that the doctor has been release,” she stated.
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