The Oyo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the abduction of Mrs. Busayo John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her twin sons, Peter and Paul.
The 43-year-old mother and her 12-year-old twin sons were intercepted and seized by armed gunmen around 7:30 AM on Wednesday while she was driving the children to school along Ring Road in Ibadan.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that the command has immediately deployed tactical teams and operational resources to secure the safe release of the victims and arrest the kidnappers.
The police spokesperson noted: “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. 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.”
The command has also appealed to members of the public to come forward with any useful information that could assist security operatives in their ongoing investigations.
