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Abducted Niger doctor remains in captivity after N20m ransom payment

Reported by Daily Trust on 28 May 2026. Read the summary below, then continue to the full story.

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The Head of Medical Services at New Bussa General Hospital in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, Dr Tony Eghagagara, has remained in captivity for 33 days after he was abducted, despite reports that his captors had collected a N20 million ransom. Dr Eghagagara was kidnapped by suspected bandits on April 22, 2026, at []

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