The Nigerian Police Force has successfully rescued the wife of former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, after a daring operation in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Mrs. Odumosu was abducted from her residence in Arepo, Ogun State, last Thursday by four masked men, who demanded a ransom of N10 million.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the anti-kidnapping unit of the Ogun State Police Command tracked the kidnappers to a creek in Ikorodu through extensive intelligence gathering. The police operatives encountered the kidnappers, who opened fire, but were overpowered, resulting in the death of two kidnappers, while four others fled the scene ².
The police recovered several exhibits, including:
- Four AK-47 rifles
- Three locally made single-barrelled rifles
- Ammunition of various calibres
- N10 million ransom previously demanded by the kidnappers
Mrs. Odumosu was rescued unharmed and has been reunited with her family. She is currently undergoing medical evaluation as a precautionary measure. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has commended the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, and his operatives for their gallantry in the successful operation.
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