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Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the sister of a former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons: Peter and Paul.

According to available information, they were rescued at about 7:30pm on Saturday in a heavy gun duel with their abductors.

Sources told news outlets, including Channels TV and African Independent Television (AIT), that no fewer than two of the kidnappers were neutralised, while others escaped with gunshot wounds.

John-Paul and her twins were kidnapped on June 3, 2026 around 7:30am while she was driving them to school.

(Chief  Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power)

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By Biola Lawal
FLOWERBUDNEWS: The former Minister of Power , Chief Adebayo Adelabu has confirmed the abduction of his younger sister, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her twin sons, Peter and Paul.

Mrs. John-Paul, aged 43, was abducted by armed gunmen at about 7:30 a.m. while on her way to drop her children at school in Ibadan, a statement by Comrade Femi Awogboro, the Media Aide to Chief Adebayo Adelabu disclosed on behalf of the Adelabu family.

Chief Adelabu, former Minister of Power is also a leading gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State,

The statement read:
Mrs. John-Paul, aged 43, was abducted by armed gunmen at about 7:30 a.m. while on her way to drop her children at school in Ibadan, a statement by Comrade Femi Awogboro, the
Media Aide to Chief Adebayo Adelabu disclosed.

The abductors also forcefully took away her 12-year-old twin sons who were with her at the time of the incident.

Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul is the youngest of the five children of Mrs. Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke Adelabu. Until her voluntary retirement last year, she had served meritoriously at both the Central Bank of Nigeria and First Bank Pension Custodian.

Following her retirement, she relocated to Ibadan with her children while making preparations to eventually join her husband, Mr. John Paul, who had earlier relocated to the United States of America.

Immediately the incident was reported, all relevant security and law enforcement agencies were duly contacted.

We are pleased to confirm that security operatives have swung into action and preliminary investigations have commenced in earnest. Efforts are currently ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and the apprehension of those responsible for this heinous crime.

Chief Adebayo Adelabu and the entire family are deeply distressed by this tragic development but remain hopeful and confident in the capacity of the security agencies to secure the safe release of Mrs. John-Paul and her children.

The family respectfully appeals to members of the public to remain calm, avoid speculation, and refrain from circulating unverified information that may jeopardize ongoing security operations.

We also solicit prayers and support from well-meaning Nigerians during this difficult period.

We further urge anyone with useful information that may assist security agencies in their investigation to promptly report such information through the appropriate channels.

The family will continue to cooperate fully with security authorities and will provide further updates as events unfold. (Flowerbudnews)

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Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that the Federal Government’s priority in 2026 is reliable, accessible and sustainable electricity supply.

Adelabu gave this assurance in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Mr Bolaji Tunji.

The statement said Adelabu gave the assurance in his New Year message to Nigerians and the people of Oyo State.

“Looking ahead, our focus remains unshakable: to deliver reliable, accessible and sustainable electricity to power our homes, industries and dreams,” the Minister said.

He said the path forward would be driven by continuity and renewed vigour, with efforts to enhance grid stability and expand transmission infrastructure.

Adelabu said collaboration with Electricity Distribution Companies would be intensified to improve service delivery and ensure metering initiatives reach every community.

“Our Light Up Nigeria initiative remains a priority, focusing on industrial clusters and agricultural hubs to stimulate economic growth and job creation,” he said.

The minister added that renewable energy development would also be prioritised, with solar and hydropower deployed to serve underserved communities.

He described 2025 as a year of focused groundwork and deliberate strides in the power sector, despite prevailing challenges.

The Minister said progress was recorded in strengthening the national grid and improving overall stability during the year.

Adelabu said the Presidential Power Initiative, known as the Siemens deal, had helped curb frequent grid collapses experienced in previous years.

“As Phase One of the PPI continues, we assure Nigerians of a strengthened grid that will make disturbances a thing of the past,” he said.

The minister thanked Nigerians for their resilience, saying their support remained critical to building a robust energy future.

“The journey ahead requires a united front,” Adelabu said, calling on governments, communities, the private sector and citizens to partner in reforms.

He urged Nigerians to protect power infrastructure and adopt energy-efficient practices, describing them as vital national contributions.

Extending greetings to Oyo State residents, Adelabu said the new year would usher in measurable progress in the power sector.

“To my kinsmen and women in Oyo State, your unwavering support continues to fuel my dedication at the national level,” he said.