Oyo Govt Demolishes Building Used by Kidnappers of Adelabu’s Sister, Sons

Oyo State authorities have demolished a building identified as a hideout for a criminal gang responsible for a recent high-profile kidnapping. The structure was used by the kidnappers who abducted Mrs. Busayo John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, along with her twin sons.

The demolition, carried out by officials from the Ministry of Lands and Housing in collaboration with security agencies, sends a strong message about the state's zero-tolerance policy towards criminality. Intelligence reports linked the building directly to the abduction.

Mrs. John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, were taken on June 3 while en route to school in Ibadan. A coordinated operation by the Nigeria Police Force led to their safe rescue. During the operation, two suspected kidnappers were neutralized, and others were apprehended.

Government officials confirmed that investigations following the rescue operation identified the demolished building as one of the locations where the victims were held captive. The swift action by the state government aims to dismantle criminal networks and deter future acts of violence and abduction.