Ogun Kidnappers Demand N500m Ransom for FUNAAB Graduate, Three Others Abducted on Farm

Suspected kidnappers who abducted a recent graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State, Adedoja Hannah, and three other individuals have reportedly demanded N500 million as ransom for their release.

The four victims were abducted on Tuesday night after armed men reportedly invaded a farm along the Akintobi-Alabata axis of Abeokuta, where they were carrying out their activities.

The incident has raised fresh concerns over the security situation in parts of Ogun State, particularly around farming communities and areas bordering the university environment.

The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of FUNAAB disclosed the abduction in a statement published on its official Facebook page on Thursday, expressing deep concern over the safety and whereabouts of the victims.

The union identified Hannah as a recent graduate of the Department of Agricultural Administration, noting that although she had completed her studies, she remained an important member of the wider university community.

Providing details of the incident, the union said Hannah was last seen on Monday, while her mobile telephone had remained unreachable since the reported abduction.

It further disclosed that information available to the union indicated that the kidnappers had demanded N500 million for the release of all four victims.

The statement read in part, “According to information received, the incident occurred on Tuesday night when suspected kidnappers reportedly invaded the farm where the victims were working.

Hannah was last seen on Monday, and her phone has remained unreachable since the incident.

“Further information indicates that the abductors have demanded a ransom of ₦500 million for the release of all four victims.

This development has understandably heightened concerns over their safety and the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

The students’ union said the matter had been reported to the appropriate security authorities, adding that the police had been working on the case since Tuesday.

It expressed hope that ongoing security operations would lead to the prompt rescue of the victims and their safe reunion with their families.

The union also appealed to students, residents, members of the university community and the general public to remain calm while security agencies continued their investigations and rescue efforts.

It cautioned against spreading unverified reports, rumours or speculation, warning that irresponsible information-sharing could undermine ongoing security operations.

The statement further urged anyone with credible information that could assist in locating the victims to report such information directly to the appropriate security authorities.

Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the abduction when contacted.

Babaseyi assured that security operatives were already working to secure the release of the victims, stressing that rescue operations were ongoing.

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

The latest incident comes days after security operatives in Ogun State rescued 10 passengers who were abducted by suspected kidnappers at Orita Fufu, Awa-Ijebu, in Ijebu North Local Government Area of the state.

The victims were reportedly kidnapped from a commercial bus on November 3, 2026, during an attack that triggered security concerns among residents and commuters in the area.

Following sustained security operations involving operatives of the Ogun State Police Command and the Department of State Services (DSS), all 10 passengers were rescued unharmed at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 7.

The operation reportedly involved intelligence-led efforts and sustained pressure on the kidnappers, leading to the killing of two suspected members of the criminal gang.

The latest abduction has renewed calls for stronger security measures around farming communities and other vulnerable locations in Ogun State as residents await the safe return of Hannah and the three other victims.

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