Nigeria Police give more details on operation that rescued ex-minister Adelabu’s relatives
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- Nigerian police have provided new details on the operation that rescued relatives of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu, who were abducted on June 3.
- The victims, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, were found unharmed during a coordinated operation by the Force Intelligence Department's Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT).
- Two suspected kidnappers were killed during a confrontation, and authorities are pursuing other members of the syndicate who escaped.
The Nigeria Police Force has detailed the successful operation that led to the safe rescue of relatives of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu. Three days after their abduction in Ibadan, Oyo State, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, were recovered unharmed.
The rescue was achieved through sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance, and tactical operations. These efforts enabled investigators to track the kidnappers’ movements, resulting in a confrontation with FID-IRT operatives.
The rescue was the result of a coordinated effort by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT). The operation involved sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance, and tactical maneuvers to track the kidnappers. The police stated that the victims were abducted on June 3 while Mrs. Adegoke was driving her children to school.
During a confrontation with the suspects, two individuals were fatally wounded, and two rifles were recovered. The police confirmed the victims were unharmed and are receiving medical attention and support. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the kidnapping syndicate who managed to escape, some of whom are believed to have sustained gunshot injuries.
Preliminary intelligence indicates that some suspects escaped with gunshot injuries. Operations are ongoing to track, arrest, and bring all involved to justice.
The Inspector-General of Police commended the operatives for their courageous and professional actions, highlighting their resilience in securing the victims' release. The abduction had drawn significant public attention due to the victims' relation to Mr. Adelabu, a prominent political figure in Oyo State. The police expressed gratitude for public cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to combating crime.
The officers’ resilience and commitment were instrumental in securing the victims’ safe release.
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