Police Confirm Abduction of Three Workers at Oyo Institute

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three people at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria CRIN in Ibadan, assuring that efforts are underway to secure their release and apprehend the perpetrators.

The victims were reportedly abducted while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute’s premises.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Ibadan on Friday.

Ayanlade said the command began intensive efforts to rescue the victims immediately after receiving the report. He added that a manhunt had been launched to track down the kidnappers and bring them to justice.

The police assured residents that all necessary operational measures were being taken to ensure the safe return of the abducted individuals.

The command also appealed to members of the public with credible information that could assist the investigation to report to the nearest police station or contact the police through its established emergency channels.

The incident has renewed concerns over the safety of workers and residents at the research institute, which has experienced previous abduction incidents.

The police did not disclose the identities of the latest victims or provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping.

The command urged the public to cooperate with security agencies as operations to rescue the victims and apprehend the suspects continue.