Three staff members of Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, CRIN, Ibadan, have been kidnapped.
Victims were abducted on farm within institute premises while inspecting crops.
Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed incident, saying investigation had commenced.
Ayanlade urged members of public with useful information to assist command in rescue operation.
He said: “Oyo State Police Command confirms kidnapping incident involving three staff members of Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), who were abducted while inspecting crops on a farm within institute’s premises.
“Upon receiving the report, the command immediately commenced intensive efforts to secure the safe rescue of the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.”
