A young medical doctor, Dr. Abu Babatunde, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen in Auchi, Edo State. The incident occurred on Friday evening in front of his residence along City Pride Road, Ibira Camp area, as he attempted to open his gate upon returning from work.
Dr. Babatunde, a member of the Abu family of the Iyetse Clan in the Utsogun Heritage Zone, is currently undergoing his housemanship at the Edo State Teaching Hospital, Auchi. The abduction was disclosed in a post on the verified Facebook page of Auchi Voice, which described the incident as “deeply disturbing and unacceptable.”
The post lamented that a young doctor dedicated to saving lives had fallen victim to the rising insecurity in the region:
“This is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. A young doctor whose only crime is serving humanity has now become another victim of insecurity.”
As of press time, the Edo State Police Command has yet to issue an official statement regarding the abduction. Family members, colleagues, and concerned citizens are appealing to security agencies to expedite efforts toward the safe rescue of the doctor.
This incident adds to growing concerns over the safety of healthcare workers and professionals in parts of Nigeria, where kidnappings for ransom have become increasingly frequent.
