There are growing concerns in Oyo State following reports of an attack on the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) headquarters located in Idi-Ayunre, Oluyole area of Ibadan.
According to initial reports circulating online, suspected terrorists stormed the facility, causing panic within the area. Security operatives were said to have responded to the situation, successfully rescuing one individual during the incident.
However, reports indicate that three persons were abducted by the attackers, raising fears among residents and staff within the institute.
The incident has sparked renewed conversations about security in the South-West region, particularly as such attacks have been more commonly associated with other parts of the country.
As of the time of this report, official statements from authorities are still awaited, and details surrounding the identities of the victims and the attackers remain unclear.
Residents in Ibadan and surrounding areas have been urged to remain vigilant while security agencies intensify efforts to track down those responsible and secure the safe return of the abducted individuals.
This development highlights the urgent need for strengthened security measures across the country, as Nigerians continue to call for decisive action to curb rising insecurity.
More updates are expected as the situation unfolds.
Below, a video journalist captures the reaction of the State Chairman, Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria, after the attack.
