Gunmen Kidnaps Ex-Minister Bayo Adelabu’s Sister And Children In Ibadan [Video]

The sister of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship hopeful in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu, has been kidnapped alongside her twin sons in Ibadan.

It was gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday morning around the Challenge area in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area.

A statement by a media aide to Adelabu, Femi Awogboro, said the victims include Adelabu’s younger sister, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, and her 12-year-old twin boys, Peter and Paul.

The statement reads, “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.

“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.

“Mrs. Adegoke John-Paul is the youngest of the five children of Mrs. Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke Adelabu. Until her voluntary retirement last year, she had served meritoriously at both the Central Bank of Nigeria and First Bank Pension Custodian.

“Following her retirement, she relocated to Ibadan with her children while making preparations to eventually join her husband, Mr. John Paul, who had earlier relocated to the United States of America.”

“Mrs. 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.

“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 statement read.

The family urged the public to avoid spreading rumours and to allow security operatives carry out their work without interference.

They also called on anyone with useful information to report to the authorities.

The family thanked Nigerians for their support and asked for prayers while the situation is being handled.

The statement added, “The family will continue to cooperate fully with security authorities and will provide further updates as events unfold.”

When contacted for confirmation, the spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, said: “I cannot independently verify this for now, but please hold on.”

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