Oyo Police Command Confirms Arrest of Four Kidnappers of Adelabu’s Sister and Twin Sons
By Trek Africa Newspaper
The Oyo State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the arrest of four suspects and the killing of two others linked to the kidnapping of Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, and her twin sons in Ibadan.
State Commissioner of Police Oluwagbemiga Abimbola told journalists that the arrests followed a tip-off that led police to a three-bedroom bungalow in Ayegun, Oluyole Local Government Area, where the victims were being held. Firearms, including a pump-action gun, were recovered.
“Following intelligence received, our officers conducted a successful operation that resulted in the rescue of the victims and the arrest of four suspects,” Abimbola said, adding that two other suspects were killed during a midnight shootout. Additional suspects reportedly escaped with gunshot injuries.
Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, and her twin sons were rescued by police
The abductors had trailed the victims’ vehicle from their home and stopped them at Elewura-Challenge in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area on Wednesday, around 7:30 a.m., before taking them hostage.
The confirmation comes days after the high-profile rescue operation that drew national attention, highlighting the police’s swift response in a politically sensitive case involving a 2027 APC governorship aspirant’s family.
Police said investigations continue, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the gang.
