Police search for abducted sister and nephews of ex-minister Adelabu
The Oyo State Police Command is investigating the abduction of Mrs Busayo John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, along with her twin sons. The incident happened while Busayo was taking her children to school in Ibadan. The police have deployed tactical teams to rescue the victims and urged the public to provide useful information. Political leaders and family members have expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the state.
What we know
- Busayo John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, were abducted by gunmen on Ring Road, Ibadan.
- The Oyo State Police Command has launched a manhunt and recovered the victims’ vehicle at the scene.
- The family of Adebayo Adelabu confirmed the kidnapping and appealed for calm, expressing hope in the security agencies' efforts.
- The Oyo State APC urged Governor Seyi Makinde to review the state's security architecture amid rising kidnapping cases.
- Atiku Abubakar and other political figures condemned the incident, calling for urgent and comprehensive security measures.
