Gunmen abduct young medical doctor in Auchi

 

Gunmen have reportedly abducted a young medical doctor, Dr. Abu  Babatunde, from his residence in Auchi, Edo State.

The incident was disclosed in a post on the verified Facebook page of Auchi Voice, which stated that the doctor, who is currently undergoing his housemanship at the Edo State Teaching Hospital, Auchi, was taken on Friday evening.

According to the report, Dr. Babatunde, a member of the Abu family of the Iyetse Clan in the Utsogun Heritage Zone, was abducted in front of his residence along City Pride Road, Ibira Camp area of Auchi, while attempting to open his gate after returning from work.

Describing the incident as disturbing, the report lamented that a young doctor dedicated to saving lives had become a victim of rising insecurity.

“This is deeply disturbing and unacceptable. A young doctor whose only crime is serving humanity has now become another victim of insecurity,” the post read.

As of the time of filing this report, the Edo State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement on the incident.