CRIN Staff Kidnapped in Ibadan, N120m Ransom Demanded
Three individuals, including two staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), were abducted in Ibadan. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N120 million.
Reports indicate that the abductors have made contact with the families of the victims regarding the ransom. In response to the situation, the Oyo State police, represented by DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that security operatives have initiated a tactical manhunt and operational rescue efforts in the surrounding forests to locate and rescue the victims.
The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region, particularly related to kidnapping for ransom.
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