The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the abduction of Mrs. Busayo Adelabu John-Paul, younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons by armed kidnappers in Ibadan.
The victims were reportedly abducted in the early hours of Wednesday at Elewura-Challenge in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area after gunmen allegedly trailed their vehicle from their residence before intercepting them around 7:30 a.m.
Reacting to the incident, the Oyo APC, in a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, called on Governor Seyi Makinde to work closely with security agencies and relevant stakeholders to tackle the growing wave of insecurity across the state.
Sadare described the latest abduction as alarming, noting that it occurred amid widespread public concern over unresolved kidnapping cases involving schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area, as well as two staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Idi-Ayunre, Oluyole Local Government Area.
“We appeal to authorities at the federal, state and local government levels to urgently review and strengthen Oyo State’s security architecture to ensure the protection of lives and property, irrespective of citizens’ social, political or economic status,” the APC spokesman stated.
The opposition party demanded the immediate rescue of Mrs. John-Paul, her children, the Oriire school abductees, the kidnapped CRIN staff, and other victims currently held captive.
“We call on Governor Makinde and security agencies to intensify efforts to halt the disturbing trend of kidnappings and violent attacks across the state. No citizen should be forced to live in constant fear and uncertainty,” Sadare said.
He further accused the state government of failing to effectively address the worsening security situation, warning that residents now feel increasingly vulnerable.
“As it stands, nobody is safe anywhere in the state, and the situation has never been this bad,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Police Command confirmed that investigations into the abduction have commenced. In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, urged residents to remain calm while security operatives work to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The latest kidnapping adds to a growing list of security challenges confronting the state. On May 15, 2026, more than 40 students and teachers were abducted during a coordinated attack in Ahoro-Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area.
Similarly, in December 2025, APC chieftain Wale Oriade was kidnapped by armed men at his office in Ibadan. Witnesses said the attackers arrived in a blue Nissan Micra, forcibly seized him, and sped away, raising fresh concerns over the audacity and sophistication of criminal operations within the state.
The APC insists that decisive action is urgently needed to restore public confidence and prevent further deterioration of security across Oyo State.