Suspected kidnappers have demanded ₦500 million for the release of Adedoja Hannah, a recent graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), and three other people abducted at a farm in Ogun State.
The four victims were reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday night when armed men invaded a farm along the Akintobi-Alabata axis of Abeokuta, where they were working.
Hannah recently graduated from FUNAAB’s Department of Agricultural Administration. She was last seen on Monday, while her phone has remained switched off since the incident.
The university’s Students’ Union Government (SUG) disclosed the ransom demand in an update issued on Thursday. It said the development had heightened concerns about the victims’ safety and confirmed that security agencies were notified on Tuesday.
The union expressed concern for Hannah and the other abductees, noting that although she had recently graduated, she remained an important member of the FUNAAB community. It also expressed hope for their safe and immediate return.
The SUG appealed to residents of Alabata and members of the university community to remain calm and allow security agencies to handle the investigation. It also warned against sharing unverified information that could affect rescue efforts.
Ogun State Police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the abduction when contacted. He said the police had been working on the case since it occurred, adding that rescue operations were ongoing.
