The sister of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Oyo governorship aspirant, Bayo Adelabu, has been abducted alongside her twin sons in Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Challenge area of Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, the PUNCH reports.
The family, through a media aide, Femi Awogboro, confirmed the abduction, stating that the victims were taken by armed men around 7:30 a.m. while the woman was taking her children to school.
The statement identified the victims as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, aged 43, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul.
“The family of Adebayo Adelabu… wishes to formally confirm the unfortunate kidnapping of his younger sister alongside her twin sons in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026,” the statement read.
It added that security agencies had been informed immediately after the incident and had commenced preliminary investigations aimed at securing their release.
The family expressed distress over the development but said it remained hopeful that security operatives would rescue the victims unharmed.
“We are pleased to confirm that security operatives have swung into action and preliminary investigations have commenced in earnest,” the statement added.
The family also appealed for calm, urging the public to avoid speculation or the spread of unverified information that could hinder ongoing rescue efforts.
They further called on anyone with useful information to report to relevant security authorities.
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The Oyo State Police Command, through its spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, in a statement, said the police commissioner, Olugbenga Abimbola, had directed the divisional police officer at the Challenge Division, alongside other tactical teams, to proceed to the scene of the alleged crime.
“The Oyo state police command has commenced an investigation into the abduction of Mrs Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke and her twin sons, who were reportedly abducted earlier today,” the statement said. “Investigations are ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice,” it said.
The command urged residents in the state to be calm, law-abiding and cooperative with the police by providing useful information that may assist its ongoing investigations.
The latest incident adds to a growing wave of kidnappings in Oyo State, including the recent abduction of over 40 pupils and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area, as well as previous high-profile cases involving political figures and residents in Ibadan.
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