Ex-minister of Power Adelabu’s sister, nephews regain freedom

The sister of former Nigerian Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons have regained their freedom following their abduction earlier in the week. The family members were reportedly kidnapped by armed assailants in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

The abduction occurred when the attackers intercepted the vehicle carrying Mrs. Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her sons. Eyewitnesses described the assailants trailing the victims' car before forcing them to stop. The incident took place around 7:30 a.m. in the Elewura-Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area.

This kidnapping follows a pattern of insecurity in the region, with a notable incident in December 2025 where a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Wale Oriade, was also abducted in Ibadan. The precision and nature of these attacks have raised significant concerns within the community.

Details surrounding the rescue operation and the identities of the perpetrators are still emerging. The police are expected to provide further information as investigations continue into these troubling incidents.