- Safiu Kehinde
An abducted Edo-based medical doctor, Ibrahim Tahir has regained his freedom days after the murder of his brother and eventual payment of N50million ransom to his abductors.
Tahir was kidnapped alongside his younger brother on the 2nd of January at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, Edo State, while opening the gate to their compound.
The doctor’s younger brother was reportedly murdered by the kidnappers with his body found by Orley River located within the same axis they were abducted.
Tahir’s release was confirmed on Thursday with a post shared on X showing picture of him receiving treatment in a hospital.
According to reports, the father of the victim said he was released around 8am on Wednesday after delivering the ransom was paid in two tranches of N20 million and N30 million.
He said that it took the efforts of the family, donations from non-governmental bodies, friends and others to raise the ransom for his son’s freedom.
Tahir was reported to have sustained a bullet wound to his leg.
“My son has been released by the kidnappers after we paid N50 million. I feel good that he has been released, but I also lost another son.
“The family, organisations, friends and well-wishers contributed the N50 million ransom. My son was brushed by a bullet, but he is receiving treatment at a hospital.” The doctor’s father said.