Police Confirm Rescue of Abducted Woman, Twin Sons in Ibadan, Neutralise Two Suspects

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the safe rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul. The family was abducted on June 3, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State, while Mrs. Adegoke was driving the twins to school.

Operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) in Ibadan conducted a coordinated operation on Saturday, June 6, 2026, leading to the rescue. The operation followed sustained intelligence gathering and surveillance, which allowed investigators to track the kidnappers' movements. The rescue culminated in a confrontation where two suspected kidnappers were fatally wounded, and two rifles were recovered.

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The victims were rescued unharmed and are now in safe custody, receiving medical care and support.

Mrs. Adegoke and her children were found unharmed and are receiving medical care and support. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, commended the FID-IRT operatives for their courage and professionalism. Security forces are intensifying efforts to apprehend other members of the kidnapping syndicate who escaped during the operation, with preliminary intelligence suggesting some may have fled with gunshot injuries.

The police expressed gratitude to the public for their support and cooperation, reaffirming their commitment to combating violent crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property nationwide. Ongoing operations aim to track, arrest, and prosecute all individuals connected to the abduction.

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu commended the courage, professionalism and effectiveness of the FID-IRT operatives and all officers involved in the operation, noting that their resilience and commitment were instrumental to the successful rescue.