By Ibidapo Olowolayemo, Ibadan
Wednesday March 18, 2026
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Oyo state Police command has confirmed the abduction of four persons from the Cocoa Research Institute (CRIN), Ibadan.
The Police Public Relation Officer in the state, Ayanlade Olayinka, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) confirmed the development to journalists on Wednesday.
The command also announced that it had rearrested a kidnapper that reportedly escaped from the Jobele, Oyo Division.
In the case of the latest kidnapping, Ayanlade said the police swift response team had successfully rescued one of the four persons abducted by suspected kidnappers, while efforts were ongoing to secure the release of the remaining victims.
Police authorities confirmed that the rescued individual had been taken into safe custody, where he was undergoing debriefing, as part of ongoing investigations into the incident.
He equally stated that the victim’s vehicle was also recovered by the operatives during the operation.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, has directed the Anti-Kidnapping Unit to immediately reinforce officers at the Idi-Ayunre Divisional Police Headquarters.
The directive also involves the deployment of other tactical teams to support the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) and personnel already on ground.
The security teams have since launched an intensive bush combing operation across surrounding areas, in a bid to locate the kidnappers and secure the safe release of the remaining victims.
Police authorities assured that the operation would continue until all those responsible for the abduction were apprehended and the other victims rescued unharmed.
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