The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, assuring that security operatives are working to secure their release.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident on Friday afternoon.
The victims were reportedly abducted while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute’s premises.
According to the police, the Command launched an operation immediately after receiving the report and has commenced a manhunt for the suspected kidnappers.
The Command also urged members of the public with credible information that could assist the investigation to report to the nearest police station or contact the police through established emergency channels.
As of the time of the statement, the police had not disclosed the identities of the victims or provided further details about the circumstances of the abduction.
