Former Power Minister Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons Abducted in Ibadan as Family Urges Calm

The family of Chief Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and a leading All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, has confirmed the abduction of his younger sister, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, and her twin sons, Peter and Paul.

According to a statement issued by the family, the victims were kidnapped by armed gunmen at about 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, while Mrs. John-Paul was taking her children to school in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The abductors reportedly seized the 43-year-old mother and her 12-year-old twin sons during the attack and whisked them away to an undisclosed location.

Mrs. John-Paul is the youngest of five children of Mrs. Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke Adelabu. Before voluntarily retiring last year, she worked at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and later at First Bank Pension Custodian. Following her retirement, she relocated to Ibadan with her children while making plans to reunite with her husband, Mr. John Paul, who resides in the United States.

The family said security and law enforcement agencies were immediately notified of the incident and have since launched investigations and rescue efforts.

"Security operatives have swung into action, and preliminary investigations have commenced. Efforts are ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and the arrest of those behind the crime," the statement said.

Expressing confidence in the security agencies, the family appealed to the public to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information, and support ongoing rescue operations.

The family also called on anyone with credible information that could assist investigators to promptly share it with the appropriate authorities.

Meanwhile, Chief Adelabu and members of the family said they remain hopeful for the safe return of Mrs. John-Paul and her children, while pledging continued cooperation with security agencies as investigations continue.