Abu Momoh, one of the two brothers abducted last weekend in Auchi, headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area, has been killed by their abductors.
Late Abu was kidnapped with brother, Ibrahim, a medical doctor, on January 2 at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, Edo North.
Their father, Tahir Momoh, who confirmed the killing, said the corpse was discovered on Monday morning.
He said he has been buried.
“It is true that he was killed. He is the younger of the two brothers and he has been buried. The elder brother is still with the kidnappers.
“This is a very sad day for us and we hope that his elder will be released to us,” he said.
Checks showed that Abu was killed along Orley River, Down City Pride road, Igbira Camp.
A community source said he was shot dead while trying to escape.
“I was told that he attempted an escape and he was shot by the kidnappers.”
One of the leaders of Auchi community, Abdul urged the police to focus on the Igbira camp due to incessant kidnappings in the area.
He said many persons have been abducted within the vicinity.
“I think it’s time the police beam a searchlight on the Igbira community in Auchi as the number of kidnapping around that area is alarming.
“The problem is these boys don’t want to work but are looking for easy money. The earlier their criminal activities are halted, the better for Auchi and other communities around that area.
“The government should also take action so that the people can see that they are important,” he stated.