By Kofoworola Fakeye, JKNewsMedia Reporter
THE FAMILY of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu who is also a leading gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has confirmed the kidnapping of his younger sister, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John Paul, alongside her twin sons, Peter and Paul.
JKNewsMedia.com reports that a statement signed by Adelabu’s Media Aide, Comrade Femi Awogboro, said the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Mrs. John Paul, 43, was reportedly abducted by armed gunmen at about 7:30am while on her way to drop her children at school in Ibadan.
The gunmen also forcefully took away her 12-year-old twin sons who were with her at the time.
The statement identified Mrs. John Paul as the youngest of the five children of Mrs. Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke Adelabu.
It stated that she served at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and First Bank Pension Custodian (FBPC) before her voluntary retirement last year.
Following her retirement, she relocated to Ibadan with her children while making preparations to join her husband, Mr. John Paul, who had earlier relocated to the United States of America.
The family said all relevant security and law enforcement agencies were contacted immediately the incident was reported.
“We are pleased to confirm that security operatives have swung into action and preliminary investigations have commenced in earnest.
“Efforts are currently ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and the apprehension of those responsible for this heinous crime,” the statement said.
Also, Adelabu and the family expressed distress over the incident and said they remained hopeful and confident in the capacity of security agencies to secure the safe release of Mrs. John Paul and her children.
JKNewsMedia.com also reports that the family appealed to members of the public to remain calm, avoid speculation and refrain from circulating unverified information that could jeopardise ongoing security operations.
It also called for prayers and support from Nigerians and urged anyone with useful information that could assist investigators to report such information through the appropriate channels.
Meanwhile, the family said it would continue to cooperate fully with security authorities and provide further updates as events unfold.
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