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Thursday, February 12, 2026

NMA commends police over arrest of suspects linked to abduction of Edo doctor

 


The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch said that arrest of abductors linked to the kidnap of one of its members, Dr. Ibrahim Babatunde was a sign on the police of unwavering dedication to citizen safety.

The association commended the Edo State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Monday Agbonika, for their successful apprehension of the kidnappers.

Three of the suspected members of a kidnap gang involved in the abduction of Dr. Abu and his younger brother, Tahir Abu were arrested in Auchi Etsako West Local Government Area on Sunday when they took their sick child to the hospital where Dr. Abu works. He was said to have recognized two of them as members of the kidnap gang. The police were called in and had them arrested.

Meanwhile, operatives of the command had before then arrested one of them.

Chairman of the NMA, Edo State Branch, Dr. Eustace Oseghale and Secretary, Dr. Iluobe Inegbenosun, in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin, Wednesday, applauded the police efforts in bolstering security throughout Edo State.

Oseghale said that the recent capture of a kidnap suspect allegedly involved in the abduction of one of their members is a clear demonstration of their dedication and commitment to safeguarding doctors and residents in the Edo State.

“The Commissioner of Police Edo State Police Command, the Nigeria Medical Association, Edo State Branch extends our heartfelt commendation for your tireless efforts in enhancing security in Edo State. The recent capture of a kidnap suspect allegedly involved in the abduction of one of our members is a testament to your dedication and commitment to the safety of our citizens. We particularly applaud the swift and tactical response of your officers, which has brought hope to the victim’s family and the entire community.

“We are confident that this breakthrough will be pursued with utmost diligence, leading to justice for the perpetrators and a significant reduction in kidnapping incidents in the state. Your efforts will be surely etched in the sands of history,” Oseghale said.


Meanwhile someone anonymous said this

Their plans were to destabilize our security architecture they succeeded a bit and then we pray things get better soon cos na these same group of hidden criminals dey orchestrate same mischief in our communities.


Did you see a video of kidnappers caught in Edo state??


They confessed it was a certain DPO that brought them to the community. 


Trust me, our problems comes from those we trust the most.


Chukwu zoma anyi ooo

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