VIDEO: Crowd gathers after Adelabu’s sister, twin children’s abduction in Ibadan

The sister and twin children of Adebayo Adelabu, a former Minister of Power and a governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Nigeria, have been abducted. The incident took place on Wednesday in the Challenge area of Ibadan South-West Local Government Area.

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She is the last-born (of the family) of Bayo Adelabu, Penkele.

A video circulating on social media shows a red sedan with its doors open and visible damage. The driver's side window is smashed, with glass fragments scattered on the ground. A crowd of onlookers gathered around the vehicle, inspecting it. In the video, a woman identifies the victim as the younger sister of "Penkelemesi," Adelabu's popular nickname, and a male voice confirms she is the "last-born of the family of Bayo Adelabu, Penkele."

Femi Awogboro, a media aide to the former minister, confirmed the abduction. He stated that Adelabu's younger sister, along with her twin children, Peter and Paul, were taken by unknown gunmen while they were heading out from Elewura to link the expressway. The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the police could not independently verify the incident at the time of reporting but asked for patience.

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Adelabu’s younger sister, together with her twins (Peter and Paul), were kidnapped this morning (Wednesday) by unknown gunmen at Elewura, Challenge, Ibadan.

This kidnapping adds to a growing concern over insecurity in Oyo State. Weeks prior, over 40 teachers and students were reportedly kidnapped in the Ahoro-Esiele area. Additionally, an All Progressive Congress chieftain in the state, Wale Oriade, was abducted in Ibadan in December 2025.

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I cannot independently verify this for now, but please hold on.