The Oyo State Police Command has launched an intensive investigation into the abduction of the younger sister of the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs. Busayo John-Paul, and her twin sons, Peter and Paul.
Mrs. John-Paul, 43, and her 12-year-old sons were reportedly abducted by armed men around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday while she was driving the children to school along the Ring Road area of Ibadan.
Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said the Commissioner of Police had immediately ordered the deployment of tactical teams and detectives to the scene following the report of the abduction.
According to him, the victim’s vehicle was recovered shortly after the incident, while investigations have commenced to track down the kidnappers and rescue the victims unharmed.
“Following the report of the incident, the Commissioner of Police immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer, Challenge Division, alongside other tactical teams, to proceed to the scene where the victim’s vehicle was recovered and commence intensive investigations,” Ayanlade said.
He assured residents that the command was committed to ensuring the safe return of the victims and bringing the perpetrators to justice.
“The command wishes to assure members of the public that all necessary resources have been deployed to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and the apprehension of those responsible for this criminal act,” he added.
The police spokesperson also appealed to members of the public to assist security agencies with credible information that could aid ongoing investigations and rescue efforts.
