Suspected kidnappers have demanded ₦500 million for the release of a recent graduate of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Adedoja Hannah, and three other persons abducted from a farm in Ogun State.

The victims were kidnapped on Tuesday night when armed men invaded a farm along the Akintobi-Alabata axis of Abeokuta, where they were carrying out their duties.

Hannah, a recent graduate of the Department of Agricultural Administration at FUNAAB, was among those seized during the attack.

The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the institution disclosed the ransom demand in an update released on Thursday, raising concerns about the safety of the victims.

The union confirmed that the incident had been reported to the relevant security agencies since Tuesday.

It expressed concern over the development, noting that Hannah was an important member of the university community despite having recently completed her studies.

The union appealed to residents of Alabata and members of the university community to remain calm and allow security agencies to handle the situation.

It also cautioned against circulating unverified information that could undermine ongoing rescue operations.

The statement added that the union remained hopeful that Hannah and the other three abductees would regain their freedom safely and without further delay.

Meanwhile, the Ogun State Police Command confirmed the abduction.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said security operatives had been working on the case since the incident occurred, adding that rescue operations were ongoing.