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The sister of former Minister of Power and APC governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs. Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, and her twin sons have regained their freedom after spending several days in the custody of kidnappers. A senior police source confirmed on Saturday night that the victims were successfully rescued, bringing relief to their family and supporters who had anxiously awaited positive news since the abduction.
Mrs. John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons were abducted on Wednesday morning in the Challenge area of Ibadan South-West Local Government Area while she was reportedly taking the children to school. According to information released earlier by the family, armed men intercepted their vehicle at about 7:30 a.m. and forcefully whisked them away. The incident immediately triggered a large-scale security operation involving law enforcement agencies, while the family appealed to the public to avoid spreading unverified information that could jeopardise rescue efforts.
Although authorities have confirmed that the victims have regained their freedom, details surrounding the rescue operation remain unclear. Security officials have yet to disclose whether the victims were rescued through a coordinated operation or released after negotiations with the kidnappers. As of the time of reporting, neither the Oyo State Police Command nor members of the Adelabu family had issued a comprehensive statement explaining the circumstances of their release.
The development comes amid growing concerns over the rising wave of kidnappings and violent crimes across Oyo State and other parts of Nigeria. In recent weeks, the state has witnessed several high-profile abduction cases, including the mass kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, which has intensified calls for stronger security measures. The safe return of Adelabu’s sister and her children is expected to provide some relief, even as security agencies continue efforts to apprehend those responsible for the attack and curb the increasing threat of kidnapping in the region.
