The Nigeria Police Force, Oyo State Command has confirmed the abduction of three members of staff of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, CRIN, Idi Ayunre, Ibadan.
The State public relations officer DSP Olayinka Ayanlade who made this available to newsmen in a statement on Friday said the victims were reportedly kidnapped while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute’s premises.
DSP Ayanlade noted that the state police command has since launched a manhunt for the perpetrators, while efforts are currently ongoing to rescue the abducted CRIN staff.
The command while reiterating its commitment towards the safety return of the victims, assured general public of effective and policing.