Nigeria
GUNMEN ABDUCT CRIN WORKERS IN IBADAN, DEMAND ₦120 MILLION RANSOM AS SECURITY FEARS DEEPEN
Gunmen have abducted two Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria employees and another resident at CRIN’s Idi-Ayunre facility in Oyo State. The abductors reportedly demanded ₦120 million for the three victims, while police have launched a manhunt. Staff later protested the kidnapping, which follows earlier abductions around the research institute this year and has renewed concern over security at agricultural and research facilities.
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