Suspected kidnappers have demanded N500 million ransom for the release of a recent graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Adedoja Hannah, and three other persons abducted at a farm along the Akintobi-Alabata axis of Abeokuta.
The four victims were seized on Tuesday night after gunmen invaded a farm at Akintobi in the Alabata area of Abeokuta, where they were working.
Hannah, who recently graduated from the Department of Agricultural Administration, was last seen on Tuesday, and her phone has been switched off since the incident.
The Students’ Union Government, SUG, of the institution disclosed the ransom demand in an update issued on Thursday.
The union said the demand had raised fresh fears over the safety of the victims, noting that the matter was reported to security agencies on Tuesday.
The union also appealed to residents of Alabata and members of the university community to remain calm, urging all to allow security agencies to handle the investigation without interference.
“The Union is deeply concerned about the safety of Hannah and the other victims. Although Hannah is a recent graduate, she remains an important member of the wider FUNAAB community, and we recognise the distress this situation has caused her family, friends and loved ones.
“We remain hopeful for the safe and immediate return of all four victims,” the statement added.
It also warned against spreading unverified information capable of jeopardising rescue efforts, expressing hope for the safe return of all four victims.
When contacted, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the abduction.
“We are on the issue since it happened; rescue operations are in top gear,” he told DAILY POST .
