The family of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has confirmed the abduction of his younger sister, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her twin sons in Ibadan.
In a statement released by the family through Adelabu’s Media Aide, Femi Awogboro, it was disclosed that the victims were kidnapped by armed men in the early hours of Wednesday while Mrs. John-Paul was on her way to drop her children at school.
According to the statement, the 43-year-old woman and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, were forcefully taken away during the incident.
The family said security agencies were immediately alerted and have begun investigations into the abduction, with efforts underway to ensure the safe release of the victims and the arrest of those responsible.
Describing the incident as deeply distressing, the family expressed confidence in the ability of security operatives to secure the victims’ release unharmed.
They also appealed to the public to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and allow security agencies to carry out their investigations without interference.
The family further urged anyone with useful information that could assist ongoing investigations to report to the appropriate authoritie
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