The Nigeria Police Force has rescued Mrs. Folasade Odumosu, the wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police Hakeem Odumosu, following her abduction in Ogun State.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, confirmed the rescue, adding that operatives neutralized two kidnappers during the operation.
According to Adejobi, Mrs. Odumosu was abducted on January 16, 2025, outside her residence in Arepo, Ogun State, by four masked gunmen. The swift response of the Ogun State Police Command’s anti-kidnapping unit, supported by technical intelligence from Force Headquarters, led to her recovery unharmed.
“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 statement read.
“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.”
Adejobi detailed that the breakthrough occurred on January 23, 2025, when police operatives tracked the kidnappers to a swampy creek in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
“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,” he said.
“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 operation led to the recovery of a N10 million ransom, initially paid to the kidnappers, along with:
- 4 AK-47 rifles
- 3 locally made single-barrel rifles
- Ammunition of various calibres
Adejobi confirmed that Mrs. Odumosu is undergoing medical evaluation and has been reunited with her family.
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, lauded the operatives and the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, for their swift and effective action.
“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,” Egbetokun said.
