SUSPECTED gunmen have abducted the sister of a former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The family of the former minister and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) confirmed the incident, disclosing that Mrs. Olaide John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons were kidnapped on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
According to a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by Adelabu’s media aide, Femi Awogboro, the abduction occurred at about 7:30 a.m. while Mrs. John-Paul was taking her children to school.
Mrs. John-Paul, the youngest of five children of Mrs. Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke Adelabu, was said to have voluntarily retired from her career at First Bank Pension Custodian in 2025 before relocating to Ibadan with her children.
She was also reportedly making arrangements to join her husband, who had earlier relocated to the United States.
The family expressed deep concern over the development but confirmed that security agencies had already commenced efforts to rescue the victims and apprehend those responsible.
“We are pleased to confirm that security operatives have swung into action and preliminary investigations have commenced in earnest,” the statement partly read.
While appealing for calm, the family urged members of the public to avoid spreading unverified information that could undermine ongoing rescue operations.
“We are deeply distressed by this unfortunate incident, but remain hopeful that the victims will be rescued safely. We appeal to the public to remain calm, avoid speculation and support ongoing efforts with prayers,” the statement added.
The family also called on anyone with useful information that could aid the rescue operation to promptly share such intelligence with security agencies through the appropriate channels.
It assured that it would continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement authorities and provide updates as investigations and rescue efforts progress.
