Nigeria, June 8 -- The Oyo State Government has demolished a building used as a kidnappers' hideout at Lakoun, Ayegun-Olojuoro Road in Ibadan, days after security operatives rescued Busayo John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons from captivity from the residential premises.

The demolition took place barely 24 hours after the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, led journalists and security personnel to the property on Sunday, where investigators said the victims had been held before their rescue.

Officials said the action formed part of ongoing efforts by the state government and security agencies to dismantle criminal hideouts and strengthen security across the stat...