ABEOKUTA, Ogun State — Fear has gripped parts of Abeokuta following the abduction of four people from a farm.
The suspected kidnappers have reportedly demanded ₦500 million for their release.
One of the victims is Adedoja Hannah, a recent graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
The victims were reportedly abducted on Tuesday night when gunmen invaded a farm along the Akintobi-Alabata axis of Abeokuta.
The incident has renewed concerns about insecurity and the growing threat of kidnapping in Ogun State.
FUNAAB Confirms Graduate’s Abduction
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of FUNAAB disclosed the incident in a statement published on its official Facebook platform.
According to the union, Hannah recently graduated from the Department of Agricultural Administration.
She was reportedly abducted alongside three other individuals who were working at the farm.
The union said information available to it indicated that the abductors had demanded ₦500 million for all four victims.
It also disclosed that Hannah’s telephone had remained unreachable since the incident.
The development has caused anxiety among members of the university community, particularly her friends and relatives.
The students’ union expressed concern about the victims’ safety and appealed for calm.
It also urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information that could interfere with rescue operations.
Police Confirm Abduction, Begin Rescue Operations
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the abduction and assured the public that rescue efforts are underway.
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident when contacted by journalists.
He said security operatives were already working on the matter.
According to him, rescue operations are in top gear.
However, the police have not publicly disclosed further operational details.
The immediate priority remains locating the victims and securing their safe return.
Ogun Records Another Kidnapping Incident
The latest abduction comes days after security operatives rescued ten passengers kidnapped in another part of Ogun State.
The passengers were reportedly abducted from a commercial bus around Orita Fufu, Awake-Ijebu, in Ijebu North Local Government Area.
Their abduction occurred on November 3, while they regained freedom on November 7.
The rescue followed operations involving the police and operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
Police reportedly said two suspected kidnappers were killed during the operation.
These incidents have intensified concerns about the safety of residents, commuters and workers across the state.
Growing Concerns Over Farm Security
The abduction has also raised questions about security around farms and agricultural communities.
Farm workers often operate in locations away from busy residential areas.
Such locations can create security challenges, particularly where surveillance and rapid emergency response are limited.
Kidnapping like Ogun Kidnapping incidents can also discourage agricultural investment and disrupt farming activities.
For families of abducted victims, ransom demands create additional emotional and financial pressure.
The reported ₦500 million demand has therefore heightened anxiety surrounding the latest incident.
Families Await the Safe Return of Victims
The FUNAAB Students’ Union has appealed to the public to remain calm while security agencies handle the situation.
It also encouraged anyone with credible information to contact the appropriate authorities.
The union expressed hope that Hannah and the other three victims would return safely.
As rescue operations continue, attention remains focused on the police response and efforts to locate the abducted individuals.
The incident has once again highlighted the urgent need to strengthen security across Ogun State.
This Dawn News will continue monitoring the situation and provide updates as verified information becomes available.
