**Gunmen kidnap ex-minister Adelabu’s sister and twin children in Ibadan**

Gunmen have kidnapped the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her 12-year-old twin sons in Ibadan, Oyo State.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, around 7:30 a.m. in the Challenge area of Ibadan South West Local Government Area. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, aged 43, was on her way to drop her children at school when the armed men abducted her and the twins, Peter and Paul.

The Adelabu family confirmed the kidnapping in a statement issued by one of his media aides, Femi Awogboro. Mrs John-Paul is the youngest of five children of Mrs Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke Adelabu. She recently retired from the Central Bank of Nigeria and First Bank Pension Custodian before relocating to Ibadan. Her husband, Mr John Paul, lives in the United States.

Security agencies have been notified and have begun investigations. The family expressed deep distress but remains hopeful for the safe rescue of the victims. They appealed for calm, prayers, and credible information that could assist the authorities.