The Oyo State Government on Monday demolished a building identified as one of the locations where the sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons were allegedly held captive by kidnappers in Ibadan.

The demolished structure was reportedly linked to the gang responsible for the abduction of Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul.

Daily Trust had reported how the victims were abducted along Elewura, Ring Road, Ibadan, while Mrs. John-Paul was taking her sons to school.

According to the government, investigations carried out after their rescue identified the building as one of the hideouts used by the kidnappers during their captivity.

The demolition exercise was conducted by the Ministry of Lands and Housing in collaboration with security agencies following intelligence reports linking the structure to the criminal operation.

The state government said the action was part of efforts to reinforce its zero-tolerance stance against criminality.

The victims were rescued during a coordinated operation by the Nigeria Police Force, which led to the neutralisation of two suspected kidnappers and the arrest of others.

The government says that, through the demolition, it wants to send a clear message that properties used for criminal activities will not be left standing in Oyo State.

The government said it remains committed to working with security agencies to dismantle kidnapping networks and protect citizens across the state.