The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that it successfully neutralised the kidnappers of Mrs. Odumosu, wife of Retired Assistant-Inspector General, AIG Hakeem Odumosu, and rescued her unharmed.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
It would be recalled that four (4) masked gunmen abducted Mrs. Odumosu from her Lexus Jeep outside her Arepo, Ogun State residence at about 9:45 pm on January 16, 2025.
“The abduction sparked an immediate response from the anti-kidnapping unit of the Ogun State Police Command, who commenced a thorough investigation and targeted 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. 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 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.” the statement partly reads.
ACP Adejobi revealed that the police also recovered 4 Ak-47 rifles, 3 locally made single barrel rifles, ammunition of various calibers, and the sum of ₦10,000,000 ransom previously demanded by the kidnappers, further ensuring that justice is served.
Reacting to the development, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun commended the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, and his operatives for their displayed gallantry in the successful operation.
IGP Egbetokun said that the operation exemplifies the dedication and resilience of the police officers, and reiterated that the NPF is steadfast in its mission to combat kidnapping and other violent crimes, thereby providing safety and security to all citizens.
