A statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, said the incident occurred at about 6 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

The police said the incident occurred on 19 May at about 6 p.m. when armed men invaded the premises of the institute located in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan and abducted two staff members.