Three suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of Dr. Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, a medical doctor, and the killing of his younger brother, Abu Tahir has been arrested by the Edo State Police Command. The suspects, Saminu Kawujie, Idris Abubakar, and Sani Abubakar, were arrested on February 3 and 8, 2026, following intelligence-led operations.

The police recovered two knives, two mobile phones, a UBA ATM card, and ₦20,250 from the first suspect. Idris Abubakar was identified as the person who received the ₦50 million ransom paid for Dr. Babatunde’s release. The doctor was abducted on January 2, 2026, and his brother was found dead on January 5, 2026.

Interestingly, the suspects were caught after they took their children to the same hospital where Dr. Babatunde works for treatment, and he recognized them. The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, Monday Agbonika, reassured residents of the command’s resolve to pursue all kidnapping cases to a logical conclusion and bring perpetrators to justice.