**Police Rescue Two, Arrest Three Suspects Over Cocoa Farmers Abduction in Ibadan** In a swift and decisive operation, the Oyo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the abduction of some cocoa farmers in Ibadan, the state capital. According to a statement released by the Public Relations Officer of the command, Olayinka Ayanlade, the incident occurred at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan. Representatives of the Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria, Ogun State chapter, who were at the CRIN nursery site to submit their annual collections of cocoa seedlings for the 2026 planting season, were abducted by unidentified armed men. Four people were reportedly abducted in the process, but in a remarkable turn of events, the police, working with a combined team of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), local vigilante groups, and the Amotekun Corps, were able to rescue two of the victims. The rescue operation was a direct result of the prompt response of the security agencies, who swung into action immediately after the incident was reported. "We are pleased to inform the public that two male victims have been rescued," Ayanlade said in the statement. The Oyo State Police Command has assured the public that it is working tirelessly to ensure the safe return of the remaining abducted victims and to bring the perpetrators to justice. The arrested suspects will also face the full weight of the law. This incident is a stark reminder of the need for increased security measures in our communities, particularly in areas where our economy relies heavily on agriculture, such as the cocoa industry in Oyo State. We hope that this swift action by the police will serve as a deterrent to would-be kidnappers and help to restore peace and stability in our communities.