Ex-Power Minister’s sister, twin rescued – Police

A sister to the immediate past!Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul has-been rescued with her twin children unhurt.

In a statement by the Police on Sunday, said, the woman and the twin who were kidnapped while taking them to school on June 3, 2026 in Ibadan, Oyo State were rescued unhurt on Saturday June 6, 2026.

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The statement said, the twin who are 12 years old, Peter and Paul, were abducted on June 3, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Their abduction triggered immediate rescue operations through coordination by the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) in Ibadan.

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The statement quoted the Police to have mounted rescue operation with sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance, and tactical operations in search of victims.

According to the statement, the investigators tracked the abductors’ movement, resulting in a confrontation with FID-IRT operatives.  

The Police said, two kidnapapers were brutally wounded during exchange of fire, while two rifles were recovered, adding that the rescued victims were receiving treatment at a medical facility.

Reacting, the Inspector-General of Police commends the courage, professionalism, and effectiveness of the FID-IRT operatives and all officers involved.

In his commendation, the IGP, said operatives resilience and commitment were instrumental in safety of hostages.

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