Oyo State CRIN Workers Kidnapping

Three workers from the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria were kidnapped and later released after a ransom was allegedly negotiated. The Oyo State Police confirmed their release and stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the kidnappers.

Three staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria regained their freedom after being abducted for six days in Oyo State. The police confirmed their rescue and are investigating the incident.

Three employees of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria were abducted and held for six days before being rescued by security operatives. The kidnappers initially demanded ₦40 million per victim, later reducing the total ransom to ₦50 million for all three.