IGP commends operatives…
By Olawale Lamina
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has rescued the younger sister of immediate past Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her twin sons, Peter and Paul in Oyo State.
The development was reported on ARISE television, revealing that the police operatives succeeded in neutralizing two suspected abductors in a gun duel and in the process recovered firearms, during an evening rescue operation undertaken around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
The report stated that the three victims were all kidnapped around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, on their way to the children’s school.
The TV station quoted police sources as saying that “Sustained intelligence tracking and tactical pressure forced the kidnappers into a confrontation with operatives, leading to the successful rescue of the victims.
“Security operatives are currently combing nearby areas for fleeing members of the kidnapping syndicate, some of whom are believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds.”
This came as a contrast to a similar incident involving over 30 schoolchildren and teachers held since mid-May raids in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area (LGA), where bandits killed a teacher, beheaded another on video, and demand massive ransom plus Sharia law enforcement. The whereabouts of the victims are yet to be established weeks after, even as public criticisms have heightened over the state of security in the country, with Nigerians across different segments calling for converted efforts by security agencies to crush bandit-related abductions.
More details of the rescue operations and what becomes of the fleeing kidnappers with gunshot wounds are expected to hit the public space soon.
The latest rescue efforts confirm government’s determination to crackdown on perpetrators of kidnapping in the country.
Recall that on Friday, governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state paid a visit to the former minister Adelabu, assuring him of efforts to rescue the kidnapped persons, who are his nephews.
More details from the Police..
In a related development, the Nigeria Police Force has announced details of the successful rescue of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, who were abducted on June 3, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer DCP Anthony Okon stated that the hostages were rescued during a coordinated operation by the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) in Ibadan at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Mrs. Adegoke and her children were abducted while she was driving them to school at about 7:30 a.m. on June 3, 2026.
“The rescue was achieved through sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance, and tactical operations. These efforts enabled investigators to track the kidnappers’ movements, resulting in a confrontation with FID-IRT operatives.
“During the confrontation, two suspected kidnappers were fatally wounded and two rifles were recovered. The victims were rescued unharmed and are now in safe custody, receiving medical care and support.”
Sequel to the successful rescue operation, the Inspector-General of Police, Rilwan Disu, commendef the courage, professionalism, and effectiveness of the FID-IRT operatives and all officers involved. Their resilience and commitment were instrumental in the safe rescue of the hostages.
It revealed further that security operatives have intensified efforts in the area to apprehend fleeing members of the kidnapping syndicate, adding that reliminary intelligence indicates that some suspects escaped with gunshot injuries. Operations are ongoing to track, arrest, and bring all involved to justice.
The Nigeria Police Force therefore expressed appreciation for the public’s support, cooperation, and patience during the operation and assured it remains committed to combating violent crime, protecting lives and property, and ensuring the safety of all citizens.
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