Police launch manhunt following abduction of Adelabu’s sister, nephews

The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs Busayo John-Paul, and her twin sons, Peter and Paul.

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Busayo, 43, and her 12-year-old sons were abducted by gunmen around 7:30 am on Wednesday, June 3,  while she was taking the children to school on Ring Road, Ibadan.

Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade , said the command had deployed tactical teams to secure the victims’ release and arrest the perpetrators behind the abduction.

He said, 

“Following the report of the incident, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer, Challenge Division, alongside other tactical teams, to proceed to the scene where the victim’s vehicle was recovered and commence intensive investigations.

“The command wishes to assure members of the public that all necessary resources have been deployed to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and the apprehension of those responsible for this criminal act.”

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The police also appealed to residents to provide useful information that could assist ongoing investigations.

 

Earlier on Wednesday, Adelabu’s media aide, Femi Awogboro, confirmed the abduction in a statement.

 

“The family of Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and leading governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, wishes to formally confirm the unfortunate kidnapping of his younger sister, Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her twin sons, Peter and Paul,” the statement read.

 

“Adebayo Adelabu and the entire family are deeply distressed by this tragic development but remain hopeful and confident in the capacity of the security agencies to secure the safe release of Mrs John-Paul and her children,” he added.