Kidnappers of ex-Minister Adelabu's sister, sons nabbed in rescue operation

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Kidnappers of ex-Minister Adelabu's sister, sons nabbed in rescue operation

The suspected kidnappers of Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, the younger sister of former Nigerian Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu, and her sons have been arrested in a rescue operation. The operation freed the victims and apprehended the kidnappers. Photos from the operation have been released.

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