In a daring operation, operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have successfully rescued the wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Hakeem Odumosu, from her kidnappers. The command also recovered a sum of N10 million paid as ransom to the kidnappers.
According to reports, Mrs Odumosu was abducted by masked men on Thursday, January 16, at about 9:55 pm, while entering her home in the Arepo area of Ogun State. The kidnappers attacked her, dragged her from her vehicle, and took her to an unknown location.
Seven days after the kidnapping, Mrs. Odumosu was rescued by a combined effort of the Force Headquarters technical intelligence platforms and operatives of the Ogun State Command. The rescue operation took place at about 06:45 am on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
The police engaged in extensive surveillance of the creeks surrounding Arepo, gathering crucial information to track down the assailants. Their efforts culminated in a raid on a creek in the swampy area of Ikorodu, where the kidnappers were reportedly planning their next attack.
Upon arrival, the operatives encountered the kidnappers, who opened fire. In the ensuing confrontation, two of the gunmen were neutralized, while four others fled the scene, abandoning their operational weapons. Mrs Odumosu was rescued unharmed and is currently undergoing medical evaluation as a precautionary measure.
Items recovered from the kidnappers include:
– 4 AK-47rifles
– 3 locally made single barrel rifles
– Ammunition of various calibres
– N10 million cash ransom previously demanded by the kidnappers
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, praised the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, and his officers for their valour in the successful operation. He noted that the officers demonstrated the Force’s dedication to fighting violent crimes and protecting citizens.
