Two brothers abducted in Nigeria on Jan. 1; investigation ongoing, no updates as of Jan. 3.

A medical doctor, Ibrahim Abu, and his brother Tahir Abu were abducted on January 2, 2026, in Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria, as they returned home. The attack occurred around 8:30 p.m. near City Pride Road in Ibira Camp, with the brothers taken at gunpoint. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the abduction and launched a search operation involving police, vigilantes, and community safety volunteers. No details on the perpetrators or motive have been released, and authorities continue efforts to secure their safe release.