IBADAN — The Oyo State Government on Monday demolished a three-bedroom bungalow allegedly used as a hideout by kidnappers involved in the abduction of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, and her two children.
The demolition, carried out by officials of the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transportation, was conducted in the Lako Community along Aiyegun-Anaye Road in Ibadan. Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force were also present during the exercise as part of ongoing investigations into the crime.
The affected property was said to have been used by the kidnappers who abducted Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, in the Elewura area of Challenge, Ibadan, on June 3, 2026.
Government officials said the action was in line with the state’s determination to eliminate criminal hideouts and strengthen security across Oyo State.
According to the government, the demolition sends a strong message to criminal elements that Oyo State will not tolerate kidnapping, banditry, or any activity that threatens the safety of residents.
Security agencies have intensified investigations into the abduction, while efforts continue to apprehend all those connected with the crime.
The state government reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring residents that decisive measures would continue to be taken against individuals and groups involved in criminal activities.
