BREAKING: POLICE CONFIRM ABDUCTION OF THREE WORKERS AT OYO COCOA RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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By NaijaParrot 

October 9, 2026 IBADAN, OYO STATE 

 The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three workers of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) while they were inspecting crops on a farm within the institute’s premises. The police said efforts were underway to locate the victims, secure their safe release and arrest those responsible for the incident.

According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, the command launched an operation after receiving information about the abduction. 

 POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT FOR ABDUCTORS 

 The command has reportedly deployed tactical and operational teams to track down the suspected kidnappers and establish the whereabouts of the abducted workers. The police said the operation was aimed at rescuing the victims safely and bringing the perpetrators to justice. Authorities have also appealed to members of the public to provide credible information that could assist investigators and support the ongoing rescue efforts.

 WORKERS ABDUCTED WHILE INSPECTING CROPS 

 Preliminary information indicates that the three workers were inspecting crops on a farm located within CRIN’s premises when they were abducted. The latest incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of workers and agricultural activities in parts of Oyo State. However, details about the identities of the victims, the number of suspected abductors and the exact circumstances surrounding the incident have not been established in the available report. 

 POLICE APPEAL FOR PUBLIC SUPPORT 

 The police have urged anyone with credible information about the victims or the suspected kidnappers to contact the nearest police station or use the command’s established emergency channels. Residents are also advised to avoid circulating unverified information that could interfere with security operations or cause unnecessary panic. As of the time of this report, the police had not announced the rescue of the three workers. NaijaParrot.art.blog will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more verified information becomes available. 

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