Kidnappers Take Adelabu’s Sister and Twin Kids in Ibadan

The sister of Adebayo Adelabu, a former Minister of Power and an APC governorship hopeful in Oyo State, has been kidnapped along with her twin children in Ibadan.

This happened on Wednesday in the Challenge area of Ibadan South-West Local Government Area.

A video shared on social media shows a red car with its doors wide open and some damage to the bodywork.

The glass of the driver's seat was broken, with pieces scattered on the ground.

A crowd of people, including men and women dressed casually, gathered around the car, looking inside and outside.

In the video, a concerned woman is heard saying that the victim is the younger sister of “Penkelemesi,” which is Adelabu’s well-known nickname.

Another man in the video stated, “She is the last-born (of the family) of Bayo Adelabu, Penkele.”

PUNCH Online reported earlier that Femi Awogboro, one of Adelabu’s media aides, confirmed the kidnapping.

He mentioned, “Adelabu’s younger sister, together with her twins (Peter and Paul), were kidnapped this morning (Wednesday) by unknown gunmen at Elewura, Challenge, Ibadan.

“The family members were going out this morning from Elewura to link the expressway when they were attacked and taken away by the unknown kidnappers.”

Olayinka Ayanlade, the Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, responded, “I cannot independently verify this for now, but please hold on.”

This incident comes just weeks after over 40 teachers and students were reportedly kidnapped on Friday, May 15, 2026, during a coordinated attack in the Ahoro-Esiele area of Oriire Local Government Area.

It is also worth mentioning that an APC leader in the state, Wale Oriade, was abducted by armed men in Ibadan, the state capital, in December 2025.