The Oyo State Police Command have confirmed the abduction of three staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The incident has raised fresh concerns over the security of residents and workers in the state, as security agencies are expected to intensify efforts to locate the victims and secure their safe release.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the abduction, including the identities of the victims, the exact location of the incident and whether the kidnappers have made contact with their families, were not immediately available.

The police are expected to provide further information as investigations progress, while efforts to establish the whereabouts of the abducted staff members continue.

The incident adds to growing concerns about kidnapping and insecurity in parts of Oyo State, with residents calling for stronger security measures to protect lives and property.