Research Institute Workers kidnapped in Oyo

Dailytrust | 21-05-2026 11:02am |

Two employees of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) were abducted in Ibadan, Oyo State. The incident has raised concerns, although the state police command has refuted claims of a mass abduction occurring in the Abanla community and other areas of the state capital. In a statement released on Wednesday, the police spokesperson clarified the situation, emphasizing that only the two individuals from CRIN were involved in the reported kidnapping. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to ensure the safe return of the victims.

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