By Bukola Kayode
The Nigerian Police has rescued the sister of the former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her two children.
The survivors Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, were rescued during a late-night rescue mission conducted on Saturday.
Two of the kidnappers died during a crossfire with the police personnel who came for the rescue operation.
Police sources disclosed that the operation, carried out at about 7:30 p.m., came after days of intelligence gathering and sustained pressure on the abductors.
The survivors were reportedly kidnapped on June 3 while travelling to drop the children at school in Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to security officials, efforts to track the suspects eventually forced the gang into a confrontation with police operatives.
During the exchange of gunfire, two suspected kidnappers were shot dead, while two firearms were recovered from the scene.
The rescued victims were found unharmed and have since been reunited with their family members.
Security agencies have also launched a manhunt for other members of the kidnapping syndicate who reportedly fled during the operation.
Some of the fleeing suspects are believed to have sustained gunshot injuries.
The police said search operations are ongoing in nearby communities to apprehend the remaining gang members and dismantle the criminal network.
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