KIDNAP OF CHIEF ADEBAYO ADELABU'S SISTER AND HER TWIN SONS: FAMILY APPEALS FOR CALM AS SECURITY AGENCIES COMMENCE INVESTIGATION

The family of Chief Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and leading gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, wishes to formally confirm the unfortunate kidnapping of his younger sister, Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, alongside her twin sons, Peter and Paul, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026. scene video : kidnapping of Adelabu family members

Mrs. John-Paul, aged 43, was reportedly abducted by armed gunmen at about 7:30 a.m. while on her way to drop her children at school in Ibadan. The abductors also forcefully took away her 12-year-old twin sons who were with her at the time of the incident.

Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul is the youngest of the five children of Mrs. Olufunmilayo Aduke Adegoke Adelabu. Until her voluntary retirement last year, she had served meritoriously at both the Central Bank of Nigeria and First Bank Pension Custodian. Following her retirement, she relocated to Ibadan with her children while making preparations to eventually join her husband, Mr. John Paul, who had earlier relocated to the United States of America.

Immediately the incident was reported, all relevant security and law enforcement agencies were duly contacted. We are pleased to confirm that security operatives have swung into action and preliminary investigations have commenced in earnest. Efforts are currently ongoing to ensure the safe rescue of the victims and the apprehension of those responsible for this heinous crime.

Chief Adebayo Adelabu and the entire family are deeply distressed by this tragic development but remain hopeful and confident in the capacity of the security agencies to secure the safe release of Mrs. John-Paul and her children.

The family respectfully appeals to members of the public to remain calm, avoid speculation, and refrain from circulating unverified information that may jeopardize ongoing security operations. We also solicit prayers and support from well-meaning Nigerians during this difficult period.

We further urge anyone with useful information that may assist security agencies in their investigation to promptly report such information through the appropriate channels.

The family will continue to cooperate fully with security authorities and will provide further updates as events unfold.

Thank you.

Signed:

Comrade Femi Awogboro

Media Aide to Chief Adebayo Adelabu

June 3, 2026

Makinde Signs Executive Order Regulation Security Groups In Oyo State

Governor Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 1 of 2026 aimed at regulating associations, groups, and organisations providing security and allied services in Oyo State.

The governor disclosed on Wednesday May 20, 2026 that the executive order was introduced to ensure that all security-related groups in the state operate within a proper legal and operational framework in line with peace, order, and the rule of law.

Makinde explained that the move became necessary as part of efforts by his administration to strengthen coordination and accountability among organisations involved in security activities across the state.

According to the governor, the Executive Order is expected to guide the operations of various groups offering security and allied services while also supporting the state government’s commitment to maintaining law and order.

Speaking after signing the order, Makinde also addressed the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire Local Government Area, assuring residents that security agencies are intensifying efforts to secure the release of the abducted children and teachers.

He stated that security operatives have continued to work tirelessly to ensure the safe return of the victims.

“The security agencies are working round the clock to ensure the safe return of the children and teachers kidnapped in Oriire LGA,” the governor said.

The development comes amid growing concerns over insecurity in parts of the state, with the government reiterating its commitment to protecting lives and property.

Alaafin Donates Cash for Rescue Mission, Calls for Holistic Views of Intelligence Gathering, Native Intelligence

Aftermath of Terrorists attacks in Oyo communities

The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Engineer Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1, has reiterated his call on  the Federal Government to take holistic view on intelligence gathering and native intelligence mechanisms  as a system for addressing insecurity, just as there is the urgent  need to deploy technologies required for identification of criminal suspects.

He urged the government to abandon reactive approaches to insecurity, and this will mean making credible investments in intelligence capabilities that pinpoint threats ever before they materialise, hardening soft targets like schools and communities, and cutting off the financial and logistical networks that sustain criminal groups, as it also means working with communities to build trust and gather intelligence rather than treating them as collateral damage in airstrikes.

Alaafin gave the advice through his Director of Media and Publicity, Bode Durojaiye, following terrorists attacks and abduction in  four villages that are Oyo homesteads.

 The villages are Ahoro- Esinele, Alawusa, Yawota and Oniya located within the Oriire Local Government of the State.

The Bandits attacked the Esinele School last Friday, as two individuals were killed, a car burnt, and forty two pupils and a teacher matched into the Old Oyo National Park Forest.

These pupils were abducted from the four villages.

Oba Owoade  said abductions  wanton destruction of lives by terrorists have not only reached an intolerable level, Nigerians are becoming more apprehensive and

worried about the state of insecurity, especially flagrant disregard for human lives.

The country, he stated, "is going through serious security challenges  and what is more disturbing  is that these  blood guzzlers cannot have such sophisticated and destructive weapons  to terrorise without receiving backings of some allied somewhere.

" Threats to human lives are not only serious acts of terrorism but

indeed an abomination. This is why well meaning Nigerians and

good friends of the country must see the current war against dreaded

terrorists as a welcomed development and give total support, in order to save the country from the siege of terrorism’’.

""Citizens are fast  losing  trust in their government's ability to protect them, and inter-communal trust breaks down. The constant threat of violence, kidnapping, and attacks leaves a generation of citizens with lasting psychological trauma, anxiety, and mental health . Insecurity directly threatens the political integrity and governance of a nation.

" The ultimate solution is more political than it is military. Government, political leaders and followers, and all of us, must have the courage and honesty to get to the root causes of our current state of insecurity, underpinned by criminality and insurgency"".

"The most tragic consequence is the loss of human lives and the mass displacement of populations, creating an internally displaced persons (IDP) crisis and tearing families apart"", the Paramount Ruler stated.

While pointing out that it is high time for the Federal Government  to carry out a total overhaul of the country's security architecture, Oba Owoade lauded President Bola Tinubu's demonstration, through actions, that ending insecurity is one of his administration’s foremost concerns. 

Oba Owoade commiserated with the families of the attacks, and gave an assurance that government is on top of the situation, as perpetrators would be brought to justice. 

Meanwhile , a combined team of the Police and local security operatives have been deployed to the affected villages and forest , while the Alaafin has donated some amount of money to complement government efforts in apprehending the terrorists.

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WHO IS TEGBE THE OYO MAN STEPPING INTO NIGERIA'S POWER SECTOR

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe was born on March 21, 1966, in Oyo Town and is of Ibadan ancestral descent, tracing his roots to Jegede Compound in the Labo area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

He had his early education at St Mary’s RCM School, Oyo; Federal Government College, Ogbomoso; and the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, where he graduated with a First Class Degree in Civil Engineering in 1988.

The 60-year-old is also an alumnus of Lagos Business School, INSEAD, Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation (FCIT) and Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT).

Career and professional experience

Tegbe is currently a Senior Partner and Head of Technology Advisory Services and Markets at KPMG Professional Services Nigeria, a member firm of KPMG International.

He also serves as KPMG Africa Lead for Cybersecurity practice, Public Sector and Technology, Media and Telecommunications. His experience spans about three decades across institutional transformation, sector reforms, strategy development and technology implementation.

He has worked across industries including telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, oil and gas, and the public sector, advising the presidency, state governments and international agencies.

Public sector and industry engagements

His experience includes advisory roles in the power sector, with engagements involving the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company.

Before his consulting career, he worked as a tax consultant and managed audit engagements across major sectors. He also served as Head of Materials Accounting at Shell Petroleum Development Company between 1991 and 1992.

He is an active member and consultant to the Infrastructure and Human Capital Development Policy Commissions of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.

Leadership roles

Tegbe is Chairman of the National Council for Management Development and also chairs the Boards of Trustees of Unity Schools Old Students Association and Federal Government College Ogbomoso Old Students Association.

He is a member of the Ikoyi Club and the Ibadan Recreation Club, and serves on various corporate boards.

Personal life and philanthropy

He is a Christian of Anglican background and a member of the RCCG Jesus Embassy Parish, VGC.

He is married to Mrs Abimbola Tegbe (née Ayandipo of Ogbomoso descent), and they have two sons.

Through the Tegbe Foundation, he supports non-profit and community development initiatives across the country.

Expectations from nomination

The presidency said the nomination is expected to strengthen ongoing reforms in the power sector, with a focus on improving grid stability and attracting investment.

If confirmed, Tegbe is expected to contribute to policy implementation and address challenges in electricity supply nationwide.

According to the statement, Tegbe’s mandate is to strengthen reforms, and it points to better implementation of frameworks by agencies like the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), especially on tariffs, metering and market rules.

Another challenge before Tegbe is improving grid stability and focusing on reducing outages through better coordination and upgrades, particularly within the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).