Gunmen abduct three staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, Oyo State. Reports say the victims are taken from a farm within the institute’s premises while they are inspecting crops.
Oyo State Police confirm the incident. The police spokesperson, Olayinka Ayanlade, says investigations are underway and that efforts are being made to locate the abducted workers. Both outlets describe the abduction as an armed intrusion into the institute, with police verification focused on the number of victims and the start of the probe.
While the reports are consistent on the abduction and the location, they provide limited detail on the attackers’ identity, the exact time of the incident, and the motive. No further information on ransom demands or the workers’ condition is included in the available coverage.
