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Nigerian Governor Visits Ex-Minister After Sister, Nephews Abducted

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde visited former Minister Adebayo Adelabu following the abduction of Adelabu's sister and twin nephews.
  • The victims were taken on a routine school run, and the sister had recently relocated to Ibadan while preparing to join her husband in the U.S.
  • The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation, deploying tactical teams to secure the victims' release and apprehend the perpetrators.

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde offered solidarity to former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu after the abduction of Adelabu's sister and her two young sons. The governor visited Adelabu at his Ibadan residence following the incident, which occurred on Wednesday.

Adelabu's younger sister, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, 43, was abducted with her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, while on a routine school run. John-Paul had recently moved to Ibadan with her children, finalizing plans to join her husband in the United States.

The Oyo State Police Command confirmed it has initiated an investigation. The command stated that tactical teams and other resources are actively engaged in efforts to ensure the safe release of the victims and to arrest those responsible for the kidnapping.

Governor Seyi Makinde Visits Chief Adebayo Adelabu Following Abduction of Sister and Twin Sons.

— Oyo AffairsA social media post by local media outlet Oyo Affairs, sharing a video of the visit.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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