The Nigeria Police has successfully rescued the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, during a coordinated operation.
According to report, the rescue was carried out on Saturday, following sustained intelligence-led tracking and tactical pressure on the kidnappers.
Security sources said the operation led to a fierce exchange of gunfire between police operatives and the kidnappers.
During the confrontation, two suspected kidnappers were neutralised, while two firearms were recovered from the gang.
The victims were successfully freed alive after the operation, bringing relief to their family and the public following days of uncertainty.
Laide and her children were abducted on June 3, 2026, at about 7:30 a.m. at Elewura area, Challenge, Ibadan,while on the way to drop the children at school.
The incident had sparked widespread concern, particularly due to the profile of the family involved and the rising cases of kidnappings in parts of the country.
Security operatives have continued combing nearby areas in search of fleeing members of the kidnapping syndicate.
According to police sources, some of the suspects are believed to have escaped with gunshot injuries sustained during the exchange.
Authorities say efforts are ongoing to track down the remaining members of the gang and dismantle the network behind the abduction.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
