By Oluwafisayo Ogunsakin
A recent graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Adedoja Hannah, has been abducted alongside three other persons by suspected kidnappers at RagerPablo Farms, Akintobi, Alabata, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The abduction reportedly occurred on Tuesday night when the assailants, who were said to have been lying in wait at the farm’s entrance, opened fire on a vehicle shortly after the gate was opened.
The four victims were identified as three farm workers, including Hannah, and a driver. She is a 2026 graduate of the Department of Agricultural Administration.
During the attack, one person was reportedly shot in the leg and subsequently taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, for medical attention, while others at the scene reportedly fled to safety. A video purportedly showing the vehicle targeted by the gunmen has also circulated on social media.
The kidnappers have reportedly demanded a ransom of ₦500 million for the release of the four abductees. Reports circulating on social media indicated that the abductors gave their victims’ associates 24 hours to produce the money, with further communication expected on or before 10 p.m. on Wednesday.
Confirming the incident in a statement, the Students’ Union Government (SUG) of FUNAAB in its X handle, FUNNAB_SUG, said Hannah was abducted alongside three other individuals.
The union disclosed that the incident had been reported to the relevant security agencies, adding that the police had been handling the matter since Tuesday.
It further stated that Hannah was last seen on Monday and that her telephone had remained unreachable since the incident.
Expressing concern over the safety of the victims, the union said the development had caused considerable distress among their families, friends and members of the university community.
It stressed that although Hannah was a recent graduate, she remained an important member of the FUNAAB community.
The SUG appealed to members of the university community and the general public to remain calm and allow security agencies to conduct their investigations.
It also warned against the circulation of unverified information and speculation, urging the public to exercise restraint in sharing reports that could undermine ongoing security operations.
Reaffirming its hope for the safe return of the victims, the union said it remained committed to supporting efforts to secure their release.
It urged anyone with credible information that could assist the security agencies to report through the appropriate channels.
“We remain hopeful for the safe and immediate return of all four victims,” the statement added.
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