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The Nigeria Police Force says two suspected kidnappers were killed during an operation that led to the rescue of relatives of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in Oyo State.
The victims, Adelabu’s younger sister, Olaide John-Paul, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, were freed during a late-night operation carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department’s Intelligence Response Team in Ibadan on Saturday.
According to the police, the rescue followed days of intelligence gathering, surveillance and tactical operations after the family was abducted while on their way to school on June 3.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, said the operation culminated in a confrontation between the kidnappers and the tactical team.
He said two members of the gang were fatally wounded during the exchange, while security operatives recovered two rifles from the suspects.
The victims were rescued unharmed and have since been placed in safe custody, where they are receiving medical attention and other support.
“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,” police said.
Placid said the Inspector-General of Police commended the operatives involved in the mission, noting that their professionalism and determination contributed significantly to the successful rescue.
The police added that efforts were ongoing to track down other members of the kidnapping syndicate, with intelligence reports indicating that some suspects escaped with gunshot wounds.
