By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
A woman and her 12-year-old twin sons were rescued unharmed on Saturday evening, three days after they were abducted in Ibadan, Oyo State, the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed.
Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her sons, Peter and Paul, were seized on June 3, 2026, while she was driving them to school at about 7:30 a.m. Police say the rescue took place around 7:30 p.m. on June 6, following a coordinated operation by the Force Intelligence Department Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) in Ibadan.
According to a police statement, sustained intelligence gathering, surveillance, and tactical operations allowed investigators to track the kidnappers’ movements. Operatives eventually confronted the suspects, leading to a shootout. Two suspected kidnappers were fatally wounded, and two rifles were recovered.
The victims were brought to safety without injury and are now receiving medical care and support.
Inspector-General of Police commended the FID-IRT operatives for their courage and professionalism. Security forces continue to search for fleeing members of the syndicate, some of whom are believed to have escaped with gunshot wounds.
The Nigeria Police Force thanked the public for their cooperation and reaffirmed its commitment to combating violent crime and protecting citizens.
