Gunmen abduct former Power Minister Adelabu’s sister, niblings in Ibadan

By Adejayan Gbenga

Tension gripped parts of Ibadan on Tuesday following reports that a younger sister of the former Minister of Power and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bayo Adelabu, popularly known as Penkelemesi, and her children were abducted by unidentified gunmen.

The alleged incident was said to have occurred in the Elewura area of Ibadan under circumstances that remain unclear, triggering concern among residents and political associates of the former minister.

A resident of the area who spoke on condition of anonymity claimed that the victims were taken away by armed men, although details of how the incident occurred were still sketchy as of press time.

Confirming the incident, one of Adelabu’s media aide, Femi Awogboro said the victims were seized by unidentified gunmen while traveling in the city.

The identities of the victims and the exact number of persons involved had yet to be independently confirmed, while information surrounding the alleged abduction remained largely speculative.

The development has generated anxiety within the community, with residents expressing fears over the growing incidence of insecurity and calling for urgent intervention by security agencies.

Political stakeholders and supporters of Adelabu have also reportedly expressed concern over the incident, urging law enforcement authorities to launch a thorough investigation and ensure the safe return of the victims if the report is confirmed.

As of press time, neither the Oyo State Police Command nor any other security agency had issued an official statement on the matter, leaving many questions unanswered.