BREAKING: Police rescue Adelabu’s sister, twin sons alive, kill two suspected kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, alive during a late-night operation carried out at about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

The victims, including the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, were rescued after spending three days in captivity following their abduction on June 3 while on their way to school in Ibadan.

According to security sources, two suspected kidnappers were killed during a gun battle with police operatives, while two firearms were recovered from the gang.

The successful operation was reportedly made possible through sustained intelligence gathering, tracking of the kidnappers’ movements and coordinated tactical pressure by security personnel.

Police sources said the kidnappers were forced into a confrontation with operatives as security agencies tightened the net around them, leading to the rescue of the victims without harm.

Security operatives have since launched a manhunt for other members of the kidnapping syndicate who fled the scene. Some of the escaping suspects are believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange of fire.