Newsbreak: Terrorists abduct former Minister Adelabu’s sister, children
By Samuel Ogunsona
Growing insecurity in the South-West has been laid bare again on Wednesday after teerorists kidnapped the younger sister of former Minister of Power Bayo Adelabu and her 12-year-old twin sons in Ibadan.
Irohinodua learnt that the abduction occurred around 7:30 a.m. in the Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul was taking her children to school.
Confirming the incident, a media aide to Adelabu, Femi Awogboro, said: “The family of Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and leading governorship aspirant of APC in Oyo State, wishes to formally confirm the unfortunate kidnapping of his younger sister, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her twin sons, Peter and Paul, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026.”
Awogboro added: “Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, aged 43, was reportedly abducted by armed gunmen at about 7:30 a.m. while on her way to drop her children at school in Ibadan. The abductors also forcefully took away her 12-year-old twin sons, who were with her at the time of the incident.”
The family said security agencies have begun investigations and efforts are ongoing for rescue. Awogboro stated: “Immediately the incident was reported, all relevant security and law enforcement agencies were duly contacted. We are pleased to confirm that security operatives have swung into action and preliminary investigations have commenced in earnest.
Efforts are currently ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and the apprehension of those responsible for this heinous crime.”
He also noted: “Adebayo Adelabu and the entire family are deeply distressed by this tragic development but remain hopeful and confident in the capacity of the security agencies to secure the safe release of Mrs. John-Paul and her children.”
The latest attack adds to a pattern of abductions across Oyo State. On Friday, May 15, 2026, over 40 teachers and students were kidnapped during a coordinated attack at Ahoro-Esiele in Oriire Local Government Area.
The incident targeted a school community in the area, raising fresh concerns about the safety of pupils and teachers in rural parts of the state.
Police are yet to give a full update. State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said: “I can not independently verify this for now, but please hold on.”
