Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the wife and twin children of the younger brother of Adebayo Adelabu, immediate past Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant ahead of the 2027 Oyo State election.
The incident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Challenge area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital.
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Confirming the development, a media aide to Adelabu, Femi Awogboro, said the victims were taken by unidentified armed men while they were moving within the city.
According to Awogboro, “Adelabu’s junior brother’s wife (Laide), together with her twins (Peter and Paul), was kidnapped this morning by unknown gunmen at Elewura, Challenge, Ibadan.”
He further explained the circumstances surrounding the abduction, saying: “The family were going out this morning from Elewura to link the express when they were attacked and whisked away by the unknown kidnappers.”
When contacted, the spokesperson of the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, said: “I cannot independently verify this for now, but please hold on.”
Details later…..