Police rescue former minister Adelabu’s sister, twin sons after kidnapping

The Police Command in Oyo State has confirmed the successful rescue of Busayo Adelabu-John Paul, the sister of former Power Minister Adebayo Adelabu, along with her two young sons. The family members were reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of June 3.

According to reports, Mrs. Adelabu-John Paul and her twin children were abducted while en route to school in Ibadan. Armed gunmen intercepted their vehicle in the Elewura area of Challenge, Ibadan, and forcibly took them. The incident sent shockwaves through the family and the political circles in Oyo State, given Adelabu's prominence.

The immediate past Minister of Power and a former governorship hopeful for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has been affected by the kidnapping of his sister and nephews. The police confirmed the rescue operation on Saturday night through a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Oyo Command, Olayinka Ayanlade. The circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and the details of the rescue operation are under investigation.

“

The Police Command in Oyo State has confimed the successful rescue of Adebayo Adelabu’s sister, Busayo Adelabu-John Paul, and her two sons on Saturday.