Kidnapped Adelabu’s Sister, Children Regain Freedom as Police Neutralise Suspects
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the safe rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Mrs. Adegoke John-Paul and her children were kidnapped at about 7:30 a.m. on June 3, 2026, while she was driving the twins to school in Ibadan. The incident sparked widespread concern and drew public attention across Oyo State and beyond.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Police disclosed that the victims were rescued unharmed during a coordinated operation carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) in Ibadan at approximately 7:30 p.m. on June 6, 2026.
According to the statement, the rescue followed days of sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance, and tactical operations that enabled investigators to track the movements of the kidnappers. The operation culminated in a confrontation between the suspects and FID-IRT operatives.
The source revealed that two suspected kidnappers were fatally wounded during the encounter, while two rifles were recovered from the suspects. Mrs. Adegoke John-Paul and her sons were successfully rescued without injury and have since been placed in safe custody, where they are receiving medical attention and necessary support.
The Inspector-General of Police commended the courage, professionalism, and effectiveness of the FID-IRT operatives and other officers involved in the operation, noting that their dedication and resilience were instrumental in securing the victims’ freedom.
Meanwhile, security operatives have intensified efforts to apprehend other members of the kidnapping syndicate believed to have escaped during the operation. Preliminary intelligence suggests that some of the fleeing suspects may have sustained gunshot injuries.
The source disclosed that ongoing operations are focused on tracking down and arresting all those connected to the abduction, assuring that every individual involved would be brought to justice.
