Police name suspects in abduction of Adelabu’s sister, twin nephews and how they were tracked
Police in Oyo State have revealed details of how they rescued the kidnapped sister of ex-power minister, Adebayo Adelabu and her 11-year-old twin sons on June 6.
A statement signed by DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, Police Public Relations Officer, said the operation led to the killing of two of the suspected kidnappers and arrest of four others during a raid on their hideout in Lado, Ayegun area of Ibadan.
The victims — Mrs. Adegoke Olaide Busayo, 42, and her sons Peter and Paul — were abducted June 3 at Elewura Street off Ring Road by four armed men in an unregistered ash-colored Toyota Camry while being driven to school, police said.
Police said operatives of the Force Intelligence Department-Intelligence Response Team, FID-IRT, and Oyo State Command tracked the gang after arresting Wale Abolalewa, alias “Oloro,” who was on a watchlist for related crimes. Interrogation led to Dare Oyedele, alias “Solution,” described as a key link in the syndicate.
Investigators said the gang had surveilled the family since May 2026, photographing vehicles, school routes and daily routines. Police said they later switched targets and carried out the abduction using an unregistered ash-colored Toyota Corolla.
Acting on intelligence, tactical teams stormed the Lado hideout about 7:30 p.m. June 6. Police said a suspect identified as “Kelechi,” who traveled from Lagos and was posted as lookout, opened fire. Officers returned fire, killing Kelechi and one unidentified gang member. The victims were rescued unhurt and reunited with family.
Police arrested two more suspects, Semiu Ishola, 39, and Adeyemi Ayobami, 35, accused of providing the hideout.
Recovered items include 3 pump-action guns, 14 live cartridges, the Corolla used in the abduction, 2 face masks, a battle axe, hammer, suspected hard drugs, and a criminal charm, police said. Oloro and Solution are assisting investigations to track fleeing members believed to have escaped with gunshot injuries.
The command urged hospitals, clinics and traditional bone setters to report anyone with suspicious gunshot injuries. Residents were advised to report strange movements to police. Emergency lines: 615 toll-free, 08081768614, 07055495413.
