Operatives attached to the Ogun State Police Command, on Thursday, January 23, at about 6:45a.m., successfully neutralized the kidnappers of Mrs. Odumosu, wife of Retired Assistant-Inspector General, AIG Hakeem Odumosu, and rescued her unharmed in a display of teamwork and swift action.
Recovered from the suspects were four AK-47 rifles, three locally-made single barrel rifles, ammunition of various calibres, and N10 million ransom previously collected by the kidnappers.
The successful operation was disclosed in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
Thenewsbearer reports that four masked gunmen abducted Mrs. Odumosu from her Lexus SUV outside her residence in Arepo, Ogun State, on January 16, 2025, at about 9:45p.m.
The abduction sparked an immediate response from the anti-kidnapping unit of the Ogun State Police Command, which commenced a thorough investigation and pursuit of the kidnappers.
With the support of the Force Headquarters technical intelligence platforms, the Ogun State police operatives engaged in extensive surveillance of the creeks surrounding Arepo, gathering crucial information to track down the assailants.
The FPRO stated: “Their efforts culminated in a raid on January 23, 2025, at around 6:45a.m. 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 neutralized while four others fled the scene, abandoning their operational weapons.
“The victim, Mrs Odumosu, was rescued within the swampy creeks during the operation, unharmed.
“She is currently undergoing medical evaluation as a precautionary measure and has since been reunited with her family.”
Commending the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, and his operatives for their displayed gallantry in the successful operation, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, said that it exemplified the dedication and resilience of police officers.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains steadfast in its mission to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes, providing safety and security to all citizens,” ACP Adejobi quoted the IGP to have said.
