…As Oyo police command launches manhunt, safe rescue of the victims
Three staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) were on Friday abducted while inspecting crops on a farm within the institute’s premises.
Ayanlade Oluseyi Olayinka, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Oyo State Police Command, who confirmed the incident, said that upon receiving the report, the Command immediately commenced intensive efforts to secure the safe rescue of the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
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According to him, a manhunt has been launched, and operational efforts are ongoing to ensure the victims’ safe return and bring those responsible to justice.
The Command, however, reassured the public that every necessary effort is being made to resolve the situation.
Ayanlade urged anyone with credible information that could assist the ongoing operation to promptly report to the nearest police station or contact the Command through its established emergency channels.
