The two siblings were reportedly taken from their residence along City Pride Road in the Igbira Camp area on January 1, 2026. One of the victims, Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, is a medical doctor, while Abu Momoh was his younger brother.
After the abduction, the kidnappers allegedly contacted the family and demanded a ransom of ₦200 million for their release.
The victims’ father, Tahir Momoh, later confirmed that Abu Momoh had been killed. He said the young man’s body was discovered on Monday morning and that he was buried the same day.
“It is true that he was killed. He was the younger of the two brothers, and he has been buried. The elder brother is still in the hands of the kidnappers. This is a very painful moment for us, and we pray that his brother will be released alive,” he said.
A video circulating online showed that the victim was killed near Orley River, close to the Igbira Camp axis of Auchi. According to a source familiar with the incident, Abu Momoh may have been shot while attempting to escape from his captors.
His elder brother, Ibrahim, who is a medical doctor, remains in captivity. He was abducted alongside his brother while they were trying to enter their compound before being taken into the surrounding bush. Ibrahim is said to be undergoing his housemanship at the Edo State Teaching Hospital in Auchi.
Residents of the area have expressed concern over the rising cases of kidnapping in the Igbira Camp community. One resident called on security agencies to increase surveillance in the area, describing the situation as alarming and urging the government to take firm action to curb criminal activities.
Police authorities later confirmed the incident, stating that Abu Momoh’s body was discovered during a combing operation in the bush and was identified by his family as the younger brother of the abducted doctor. Investigations are ongoing as efforts continue to rescue the surviving victim.
