IBADAN, OYO STATE – The family of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant, Bayo Adelabu, has been thrown into mourning and distress following the abduction of his younger sister and her twin children.

The incident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Elewura area of Challenge, located within the Ibadan South West Local Government Area.

According to Femi Awogboro, a media aide to Adelabu, the victims were traveling from Elewura to access the expressway when they were ambushed by unidentified gunmen. "Adelabu’s younger sister, together with her twins (Peter and Paul), were kidnapped this morning by unknown gunmen," Awogboro confirmed.

Conflicting Reports on Incident Details While initial reports identified the victims as the former minister's sister and her children, separate eyewitness accounts surrounding the location have been noted. Some reports suggest the abduction took place near the PJ Square Shopping Complex along the Akala Expressway, involving a blue Micra vehicle used by the assailants.

Police Response When contacted for an official statement, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that the command could not yet independently verify the details of the attack. "I cannot independently verify this for now, but please hold on," Ayanlade responded via text to local reporters.

The incident has caused significant alarm among residents, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding security in the state capital. Authorities are expected to provide further updates as investigations continue.