The Nigeria Police Force has narrated how its operatives in Ogun State rescued the abducted wife of a former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, who was abducted at her residence in the Arepo area of the state last Thursday.
PUNCH Metro learnt in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, that Mrs Odumosu was rescued in the early hours of Thursday after spending seven days in captivity.
PUNCH Metro reported last Friday that Mrs Odumosu was abducted by four masked men who attacked her, pulled her out of her Lexus Jeep, and drove away with her at about 10 pm last Thursday.
Narrating how she was rescued, Adejobi noted that the anti-kidnapping unit of the state police command through an extensive intelligence gathering, tracked the kidnappers to a creek in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.
He said that upon sighting the police, the kidnappers engaged in a shootout with the police but were overpowered by the gallant officers.
Adejobi noted that two of the kidnappers were killed during the exchange of gunfire while four others fled and the victim was rescued without harm.
He said, “In a commendable display of teamwork and swift action, police operatives attached to the Ogun State Command have successfully neutralised the kidnappers of Mrs. Odumosu, wife of retired Assistant-Inspector General, Hakeem Odumosu, and rescued her unharmed.
“Their efforts culminated in a raid on January 23, 2025, at around 06:45 AM. The intelligence-led operation took the police to 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 neutralised, while four others fled the scene, abandoning their operational weapons. The victim, Mrs Odumosu, was rescued within the swampy creeks during the operation, unharmed.”
He added that the police recovered exhibits such as AK-47 rifles, single-barrelled locally made guns and a sum of N10m.
While commending the operatives for the successful rescue, Adejobi stressed that the victim had been reunited with her family.
“She is currently undergoing medical evaluation as a precautionary measure and has since been reunited with her family.
“The police also recovered four AK-47 rifles, three locally made single-barrelled rifles, ammunition of various calibres, and the sum of N10,000,000 ransom previously demanded by the kidnappers, further ensuring that justice is served.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, and his operatives for their displayed gallantry in this successful operation,” Adejobi stated.
