Gunmen who abducted a recent graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Adedoja Hannah, and three other people in Ogun State have reportedly demanded N500 million for their release.
The victims were seized on Tuesday night when suspected kidnappers stormed a farm along the Akintobi-Alabata axis of Abeokuta, where the four individuals were working.
FUNAAB’s Students’ Union Government disclosed the incident in a statement published on its official Facebook page on Thursday, expressing concern about the victims’ safety and urging the public to avoid spreading unverified information.
Hannah, a recent graduate of the university’s Department of Agricultural Administration, was among those taken away. The union said her whereabouts had been unknown since the incident, while her telephone remained unreachable.
The abductors reportedly demanded N500 million for the release of all four victims, raising fears among members of the university community and residents around the Alabata area.
The union said the matter had been reported to security authorities, adding that the police had been handling the case since Tuesday. Efforts were ongoing to locate the victims and secure their release.
Although Hannah has completed her studies, the union described her as an important member of the wider university community and acknowledged the distress caused to her family, friends and other loved ones.
It appealed to students, residents and the general public to remain calm and allow security agencies to conduct their operations without interference. The union also urged people to share only credible information, warning that speculation could undermine ongoing efforts.
Anyone with useful information about the victims or their abductors was encouraged to contact the appropriate security authorities.
Contacted on the incident, Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the abduction and said rescue operations were underway.
Police recently rescued 10 kidnapped passengers
The latest incident comes days after security operatives rescued 10 passengers abducted from a commercial bus at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.
The passengers were reportedly seized on November 3, 2026. Police and operatives of the Department of State Services subsequently carried out intelligence-led operations that resulted in the rescue of all 10 victims.
They regained their freedom unharmed at about 8.30pm on Saturday, November 7, following sustained pressure on the kidnappers. Two suspected members of the kidnapping gang were reportedly killed during the security operation.
