Gunmen on Wednesday abducted the wife of the younger brother of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress, APC, gubernatorial aspirant in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, along with her twin sons in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The victims, identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her twin sons, Peter and Paul, were reportedly kidnapped in the Challenge area of Ibadan South-West Local Government Area.
According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred this morning when the family members were travelling from Elewura area to connect to the expressway.
Confirming the abduction, one of Adelabu’s media aides, Femi Awogboro, said the victims were attacked and taken away by unknown gunmen.
“Adelabu’s younger brother’s wife, Laide, together with her twins, Peter and Paul, were kidnapped this morning by unknown gunmen at Elewura, Challenge, Ibadan,” Awogboro said.
“The family members were going out from Elewura to link the express when they were attacked and whisked away by the unknown kidnappers.”
Details surrounding the abduction remained sketchy as of the time of filing this report, while it was unclear whether the kidnappers had made contact with the family or demanded a ransom.
Security agencies have yet to issue an official statement on the incident.
The latest abduction adds to growing concerns over insecurity and kidnapping incidents in parts of Oyo State and other parts of the country.
Authorities are expected to intensify efforts to secure the release of the victims and apprehend those responsible for the attack.
