Abductors demand N500m for FUNAAB graduate, three others

Suspected kidnappers have demanded N500 million ransom for the discharge of a current graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, Adedoja Hannah, and three different individuals kidnapped at a farm alongside the Akintobi-Alabata axis of Abeokuta.

The 4 victims have been seized on Tuesday evening after gunmen invaded a farm at Akintobi within the Alabata space of Abeokuta, the place they have been working.

Hannah, who just lately graduated from the Department of Agricultural Administration, was final seen on Tuesday, and her cellphone has been switched off because the incident.

The Students’ Union Government, SUG, of the establishment disclosed the ransom demand in an replace issued on Thursday.

The union stated the demand had raised recent fears over the security of the victims, noting that the matter was reported to safety companies on Tuesday.

The union additionally appealed to residents of Alabata and members of the college group to stay calm, urging all to permit safety companies to deal with the investigation with out 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 assertion added.

It additionally warned in opposition to spreading unverified info able to jeopardising rescue efforts, expressing hope for the protected return of all 4 victims.

When contacted, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the kidnapping.

“We are on the issue since it happened; rescue operations are in top gear,” he instructed DAILY POST .