Crowd gathers after kidnapping of Adelabu’s sister and her twins in Ibadan
The sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin children were kidnapped in the Challenge area of Ibadan. The incident, which involved unknown gunmen, left a damaged red sedan at the scene and drew a large crowd of onlookers. A video circulating online shows people inspecting the vehicle and expressing concern. Police have stated they cannot independently verify the incident yet.
What happened
- Adebayo Adelabu’s younger sister and her twins, Peter and Paul, were abducted by unknown gunmen in Ibadan.
- The kidnapping occurred on Wednesday in the Challenge area as the family was leaving their home.
- A video from the scene shows a red sedan with smashed windows and a crowd gathered around it.
- The Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said verification of the incident is ongoing.
- The incident follows previous kidnappings in the state, including the abduction of over 40 teachers and students on Friday, May 15, 2026, and the kidnapping of Wale Oriade in December 2025.
