Gunmen kidnap Adelabu sister and twin children in Ibadan as police begin investigation into the reported attack in Oyo State

The sister of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has reportedly been kidnapped alongside her twin children in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

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The incident allegedly occurred on Wednesday in the Challenge area of Ibadan South-West Local Government Area.

According to eyewitness accounts, the victims were abducted around the Elewura axis while heading towards the express road.

A media aide to Adelabu, Femi Awogboro, confirmed the development, stating that the victims were forcefully taken by unknown gunmen.

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

The reported abduction has sparked renewed concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Oyo State, following recent cases of mass kidnappings and attacks in the region.

However, the Oyo State Police Command said it could not immediately confirm the incident at the time of filing this report.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Olayinka Ayanlade, said: “I cannot independently verify this for now, but please hold on.”

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The development adds to growing anxiety over repeated kidnapping incidents in Ibadan and surrounding communities, despite ongoing security interventions by authorities.