Gunmen have kidnapped three cattle breeders at Idi-Ope, near Igangan, in Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The three abducted persons are said to be Yoruba men and were identified as Kabiru Oladimeji, Kazeem and Soka.

It was gathered that they were on their way to visit the person who manages the ranch for them when their abductors laid ambush for them and whisked them away.

Our Correspondent leant that the kidnappers had contacted the families of the abducted victims and demanded N10 million ransom.

The Convener of Igangan Development Advocates, Oladiran Oladokun, confirmed the kidnap of the victims adding that the incident happened on Sunday night.

When contacted, the Oyo State Police Command spokesperson, Adewale Osifeso, also confirmed the incident.

According to him, three male victims were abducted around 18:20hrs on Sunday at Idi-Ope village near Igangan.