Jelili Gbadamosi
The Oyo State Police Command has launched a rescue operation following the abduction of three staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan.
The victims were reportedly kidnapped while inspecting crops on a farm located within the institute’s premises.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident, saying police operatives had commenced investigations and intensified efforts to locate the victims and arrest those responsible.
According to the police, the command received a report of the incident and immediately deployed measures aimed at securing the safe release of the abducted staff.
Ayanlade appealed to members of the public with useful information about the whereabouts of the victims or the perpetrators to contact the police and assist the ongoing rescue efforts.
The command assured that efforts would continue until the victims are safely recovered and those behind the abduction are brought to justice.
