Police launch investigation into kidnapping of a ex-minister Adelabu’s sister, twins children

The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed that investigations are underway into the abduction of Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and leading All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, alongside her two children in a daylight attack on Wednesday.

Ayanlade Olayinka, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), stated that the Commissioner of Police has directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Challenge Division and other tactical teams to the scene. The police have successfully recovered the victim’s vehicle and are conducting a thorough forensic probe to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

John-Paul, 43, was intercepted by armed assailants at approximately 7:30 a.m. while commuting to drop off her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, at school in Ibadan. Femi Awogboro, media aide to Chief Adelabu, confirmed in a formal statement that the abductors forcefully seized the mother and her children.

The victim, the youngest of five siblings born to Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke Adelabu, recently retired from a distinguished career at the Central Bank of Nigeria and First Bank Pension Custodian. Following her retirement, she relocated to Ibadan from the United States to prepare for her husband’s eventual return.

Security response and ongoing investigation

According to the family’s statement, all relevant law enforcement agencies were notified immediately following the incident. “We are pleased to confirm that security operatives have swung into action and preliminary investigations have commenced in earnest,” the statement noted. The family expressed distress over the development while affirming their confidence in the authorities to secure a safe rescue.

The family has appealed for public calm, urging citizens to avoid the circulation of unverified information that could compromise ongoing tactical operations. They have requested prayers and support while soliciting any intelligence that might assist the police.

Responding to the abduction, the Oyo State Police Command confirmed that investigations are underway. Ayanlade Olayinka, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), stated that the Commissioner of Police has directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of the Challenge Division and other tactical teams to the scene. The police have successfully recovered the victim’s vehicle and are conducting a thorough forensic probe to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.