Ex-Power Minister Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Children Kidnapped In Ibadan

Gunmen have abducted the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her twin children in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Wednesday morning at the Elewura area of Challenge in Ibadan while travelling out of the neighbourhood.

Confirming the incident, Adelabu’s media aide, Femi Awogboro, said the former minister’s sister and her twin children, identified as Peter and Paul, were attacked and whisked away by unknown gunmen.

“Adelabu’s younger sister, together with her twins (Peter and Paul), were kidnapped this morning by unknown gunmen at Elewura, Challenge, Ibadan,” Awogboro said.

According to him, the victims were on their way to connect to the expressway when the attackers struck.

“The family members were going out this morning from Elewura to link the express when they were attacked and whisked away by the unknown kidnappers,” he added.

The incident has added to the growing concerns over insecurity in Oyo State.

As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had not released an official statement on the abduction, while efforts to secure the release of the victims were said to be ongoing.