Adelabu's Sister, Children Abducted in Ibadan
Security agencies have begun rescue efforts as the family urges calm and asks the public to share useful information.
- On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, gunmen abducted Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, sister of former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, along with her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area.
- Until her voluntary retirement last year, John-Paul served at the Central Bank of Nigeria and First Bank Pension Custodian as the youngest of five children of Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke Adelabu.
- The abduction occurs amid growing insecurity in Oyo State; in May, more than 40 teachers and students were kidnapped during an attack on Ahoro-Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area.
- Security agencies have swung into action with investigations and rescue efforts underway, while the family appealed to Nigerians to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could compromise operations.
- Chief Adebayo Adelabu remains hopeful and confident in security agencies' capacity to secure the safe release of his sister and nephews, promising the family will provide further updates as events unfold.
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