Police Launch Investigation Into Abduction of Adebayo Adelabu’s Sister and Her Twin Sons in Ibadan

The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the abduction of Mrs Busayo John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons, Peter and Paul.

According to reports, Busayo, 43, and her 12-year-old sons were kidnapped by armed men at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, while she was taking the children to school along Ring Road in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the police had mobilized tactical teams to facilitate the safe rescue of the victims and track down those responsible for the crime.

He said:

“Following the report of the incident, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer, Challenge Division, alongside other tactical teams, to proceed to the scene where the victim’s vehicle was recovered and commence intensive investigations.

“The command wishes to assure members of the public that all necessary resources have been deployed to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and the apprehension of those responsible for this criminal act.”

The police also appealed to residents and members of the public to provide any useful information that could assist with ongoing investigations.

Earlier, Adelabu’s media aide, Femi Awogboro, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on behalf of the family.

The statement read:

“The family of Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, wishes to formally confirm the unfortunate kidnapping of his younger sister, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her twin sons, Peter and Paul.

“Adebayo Adelabu and the entire family are deeply distressed by this tragic development but remain hopeful and confident in the capacity of the security agencies to secure the safe release of Mrs John-Paul and her children.”