Dr. Ibrahim Tahir, the abducted medical doctor that was abducted in Auchi, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, has regained his freedom after his family paid N50 million ransom.
Tahir was kidnapped with his younger brother on January 2 at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, while opening the gate to their compound.
The younger brother was, however, killed by the abductors and his remains were found by Orley River, Down City Pride road, Igbira Camp on January 5 as he was said to have been killed by his abductors. 
Responding to question via telephone, the father of the victim said that the ransom was paid in two tranches of N20 million and N30 million before his son was released on Wednesday morning at about 8pm.
According to him, it took the efforts of the family, donations from non-governmental bodies, friends and others to raise the ransom for his son’s freedom.
He noted a bullet also brushed his son’s leg, while he was told by the Vigilante and hunters, who laid ambush for the kidnappers before his son was released.
He added that one of the kidnappers also sustained gun wounds.
He said, “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.”
Contacted, Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the release of the victim on Thursday.
