Wife, Twin Children Of Adelabu’s Younger Brother Abducted By Gunmen In Ibadan

Wife, twin children of Adelabu’s younger brother abducted by gunmen in Ibadan The wife and twin children of the younger brother of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress APC governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, have reportedly been kidnapped by gunmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The abduction occurred on Wednesday in the Challenge area of Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, further heightening concerns over the growing wave of insecurity and kidnappings in the state. According to reports, the victims were intercepted by armed assailants in the Elewura area of Challenge and subsequently whisked away to an unknown destination. The incident reportedly took place in the early hours of the day as the family members were on their way out when they were attacked by the gunmen. Initial reports identified the victims as the wife and twin children of Adelabu’s younger brother, although details surrounding the incident remained unclear as of the time of filing the report. Authorities had yet to issue a comprehensive official statement on the abduction.

Sources close to the family said security and law enforcement agencies were immediately notified following the incident. Preliminary investigations have commenced, while efforts are underway to locate the victims and secure their safe release. Family members expressed confidence in the ability of security agencies to rescue the abducted victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The latest abduction has renewed concerns over worsening insecurity across Oyo State, where several high-profile kidnapping incidents have been recorded in recent months. Residents and stakeholders have repeatedly called on security agencies to strengthen surveillance and intelligence gathering to curb the trend.

The incident comes weeks after more than 40 teachers and students were reportedly kidnapped during an attack in Oriire Local Government Area, while an APC chieftain, Wale Oriade, was abducted in Ibadan in a separate incident last year.

Political associates, community leaders and residents have urged security agencies to intensify efforts to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes across the state. They stressed the need for swift intervention to ensure the safe return of the victims and restore public confidence in security operations.