Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Minister Adelabu’s Sister, Twins In Ibadan

Gunmen have reportedly abducted the sister of the immediate past Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin children.

The victims were said to have been kidnapped on Wednesday morning in the Challenge area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

One of Adelabu’s media aides, Femi Awogboro, confirmed the incident, saying the victims were attacked by unidentified gunmen while moving within the city.

According to him, the abducted woman, identified as Laide, was seized alongside her twin children, Peter and Paul.

Awogboro said the incident occurred at Elewura, Challenge, while the family was heading towards the expressway.

He said, “Adelabu’s junior brother’s wife, Laide, together with her twins, Peter and Paul, was kidnapped this morning by unknown gunmen at Elewura, Challenge, Ibadan.”

Providing further details, he added, “The family were going out this morning from Elewura to link the express when they were attacked and whisked away by the unknown kidnappers.”

As of the time of filing this report, it was not clear whether the abductors had contacted the family or made any demand.

When contacted for confirmation, the spokesperson for the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the command could not immediately verify the incident.

He said, “I cannot independently verify this for now, but please hold on.”

The development has raised fresh concern over the security situation in Ibadan and other parts of Oyo State, especially amid recent reports of kidnappings in the state.

The reported abduction comes at a time residents of Oyo State are still grappling with anxiety over attacks and kidnappings in some communities.

Security concerns have recently increased in parts of the state, with residents calling for stronger surveillance, faster police response and improved protection of lives and property.