The police force headquarters in Abuja has provided more details on how the wife of retired Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu, who was kidnapped on January 16, was rescued unharmed.

Recall that on January 16, 2025, at approximately 9:45 PM, four masked gunmen forcibly abducted Mrs. Odumosu from her Lexus Jeep outside her residence in Arepo, Ogun State.

The abduction sparked an immediate response from the anti-kidnapping unit of the Ogun State Police Command, which commenced a thorough investigation and targeted pursuit of the kidnappers.

Force Public Relations Officer Olumiyiwa Adejobi, who made this known, said that 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. 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.

Adejobi said that 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 from 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. The police also recovered four AK-47 rifles, three locally made single-barrel 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, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, and his operatives for their gallantry in this successful operation.

“This operation exemplifies the dedication and resilience of our 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,” he said. (Daily Sun)