Suspected kidnappers have demanded N500 million for the release of four people, including a recent graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Adedoja Hannah, following their abduction in Ogun State.
The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday night when armed men invaded a farm along the Akintobi-Alabata axis of Abeokuta, where they were working.
Hannah, a recent graduate of the Department of Agricultural Administration, was among those taken away. Her whereabouts have remained unknown since the incident, while her mobile phone has reportedly remained switched off.
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of FUNAAB disclosed the ransom demand in an update released on Thursday, expressing concern over the safety of the victims.
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The union said the incident was reported to security agencies on Tuesday, adding that it remained hopeful that all four abductees would be rescued safely.
It also appealed to residents of Alabata and members of the university community to remain calm and avoid interfering with ongoing security operations.
The union further cautioned against circulating unverified information that could undermine efforts to secure the victims’ release.
Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the abduction, assuring that efforts were ongoing to rescue the victims.
He said security operatives had been working on the case since it was reported, adding that rescue operations were already underway.
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