Unbelievable Twist in Auchi: Kidnappers Arrested at Hospital While Seeking Help From Doctor They Abducted—and Whose Brother They Killed

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In a story that has left Nigerians stunned and social media buzzing, two suspected kidnappers have been arrested inside a hospital after unknowingly seeking medical help from the very doctor they abducted, tortured, and whose younger brother they murdered weeks earlier.

The dramatic arrest took place at the Specialist Hospital, Auchi, where the suspects had rushed their sick child for urgent treatment—only to come face-to-face with Dr. Abu Ibrahim Babatunde (also known as Dr. Abu Tunde), the man they had once held captive.

Dr. Babatunde, a House Officer at the hospital, was kidnapped on January 2, 2026, alongside his younger brother, Abu Tahir, from their residence on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi. The abductors reportedly demanded a ransom running into hundreds of millions of naira.

Despite intense negotiations and partial payments, the kidnappers allegedly killed Tahir—a newly graduated medical doctor—and later released Dr. Babatunde on January 15, 2026, after a ₦50 million ransom was raised through family support, colleagues, and public donations.

According to the Edo State Police Command, a stunning breakthrough occurred on February 8, 2026, at about 9:00 a.m., when operatives from the Auchi Division arrested Idris Abubakar and Sani Abubakar at the hospital premises. The suspects had brought their child for treatment when Dr. Babatunde, who was on duty, recognized them as members of the gang that abducted him.

He immediately alerted hospital authorities and security personnel, leading to their swift arrest. Police confirmed that the suspects were positively identified, with Idris Abubakar allegedly linked directly to the collection of the ransom.

Investigators also disclosed that another suspect, Saminu Kawujie, had been arrested earlier on February 3 during a security operation in Warake Forest, carried out with the support of local hunters and vigilantes. Further investigations are ongoing as police intensify efforts to dismantle kidnapping networks in Auchi and surrounding communities.

What has deeply moved the public is reports that Dr. Babatunde remained professional, attending to the sick child before security intervention fully unfolded—an act many Nigerians have described as extraordinary, painful, and profoundly symbolic.

The story has since gone viral, with thousands describing it as “instant karma” and “divine justice.” Messages of support and admiration have poured in for Dr. Babatunde, while renewed grief surrounds the tragic loss of his brother.

The Edo State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to tackling kidnapping and urged residents to continue supporting law enforcement with credible information.

As Nigeria continues to grapple with insecurity, this extraordinary case has reignited national conversations about justice, fate, and resilience—proof, many say, that truth has a way of resurfacing, even in the most unexpected places.