By Praise Isioye
Kidnappers who abducted a recent graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, Adedoja Hannah, alongside three other persons, have reportedly demanded a ransom of N500 million for their release.
The victims were abducted on Tuesday night when suspected armed kidnappers invaded a farm along the Akintobi-Alabata Road in Abeokuta, where they were working.
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of FUNAAB disclosed the incident in a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Thursday, expressing concern over the safety of the victims and appealing to members of the university community and the general public to remain calm.
According to the union, Hannah recently graduated from the Department of Agricultural Administration and was among the four persons abducted during the attack.
The statement indicated that Hannah was last seen on Monday, while her telephone had remained unreachable since she was reported missing.
The union said the kidnappers had demanded N500 million for the release of all four victims, adding that security agencies had been notified and were working to secure their freedom.
“Additional information suggests that the kidnappers are asking for a ransom of ₦500 million for the release of all four victims. This news has understandably raised worries about their safety and the situation surrounding the event.
“The proper security authorities have been informed about the incident, and police have been handling it since Tuesday. Security measures are currently in place to locate the victims and ensure their safe return,” it stated.
The SUG urged members of the public to avoid spreading unverified information or speculating about the incident, warning that irresponsible reports could undermine ongoing security operations.
It also appealed to anyone with credible information that could assist security agencies to report through appropriate channels.
The union reaffirmed its concern for Hannah and the other abductees, expressing hope for their safe and immediate release.
When contacted, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the abduction, saying security operatives had commenced efforts to rescue the victims.
“We have been addressing this issue since it happened; rescue operations are actively underway,” he said.
Meanwhile, the incident comes days after security operatives in Ogun State rescued 10 passengers abducted by suspected kidnappers at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, in Ijebu North Local Government Area.
The victims, who were reportedly kidnapped from a commercial bus on November 3, 2026, regained their freedom at about 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, following coordinated operations by the police and personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS).
The police attributed the successful rescue to sustained security pressure and intelligence-driven operations, which also reportedly led to the death of two suspected kidnappers.
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