The Adelabu sister rescued story has taken a major turn after the Nigeria Police Force confirmed the rescue of the former Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons in Oyo State.
The victims were abducted on June 3, 2026, an incident that sparked concern across Oyo State and beyond. However, police say security operatives successfully rescued them during an operation carried out on June 6.
According to the police, the victims were rescued unharmed and reunited with their family.
How Adelabu Sister Rescued Operation Happened
The Nigeria Police Force said operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) carried out the rescue operation.
Police said the team tracked the suspected kidnappers and launched an operation that led to the successful rescue of the victims.
The operation reportedly took place at about 7:30 p.m. on June 6.
According to the police statement, operatives engaged the suspected kidnappers during the mission. As a result, two suspects were fatally wounded during the operation.
What We Know About the Rescue
The police also reported that operatives recovered two rifles from the suspects.
Authorities said the victims did not suffer physical harm during the ordeal. The successful rescue brought relief to the family and many Nigerians who followed the case closely.
The abduction attracted widespread attention because of the profile of the family involved. Earlier, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde visited Adelabu following the incident.
The case also generated discussions about insecurity and kidnapping in different parts of the country.
What the Adelabu Sister Rescued Case Means
The Adelabu sister rescued case highlights the continuing challenge of kidnapping in Nigeria. At the same time, the successful operation shows the role of intelligence-led security efforts in responding to such incidents.
Police say investigations are continuing and efforts are ongoing to arrest other members of the kidnapping gang.
Many Nigerians will now look forward to further updates from the authorities as the investigation continues.
Public Pulse NG will continue to monitor the story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
