The twin children of Bayo Adelabu, the sister of the former Oyo State minister of power and All Progressives Congress candidate for governor in 2027, were abducted in the state capital of Ibadan.

The event happened on Wednesday in the Challenge area of the state's Ibadan South West Local Government Area, an eyewitness told PUNCH Online.

"The family of Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and leading APC governorship aspirant 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," stated Femi Awogboro, one of Adelabu's media aides.

“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.

“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.

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