Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Minister Adelabu's Sister and Twin Children in Ibadan

The sister and twin children of Adebayo Adelabu, former Nigerian Minister of Power and a gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, have been abducted by unknown gunmen. The kidnapping took place on Wednesday morning in the Challenge area of Ibadan, the state capital.

According to an eyewitness, the family members were attacked while on their way to the express road from Elewura. Femi Awogboro, a media aide to Adelabu, confirmed the incident, stating that the victims were "whisked away by the unknown kidnappers."

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Adelabu’s younger sister, together with her twin (Peter and Paul), were kidnapped this morning (Wednesday) by unknown gunmen at Elewura, Challenge, Ibadan.

This abduction adds to a growing list of security breaches in Oyo State. In May 2026, over 40 teachers and students were kidnapped during a coordinated attack in Oriire Local Government Area. Additionally, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Wale Oriade, was abducted in Ibadan in December 2025.

The state's Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that the police could not independently verify the details of the incident at the time of reporting but requested patience. The recurring kidnappings highlight significant security challenges in Ibadan and the surrounding areas.

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I can not independently verify this for now, but please hold on.