Hakeem Odumosu
By Akeem Atoyebi
The police force headquarters in Abuja has thrown more light into how the wife of retired Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu, who was kidnapped on January 16, was rescued without any harm.
It could be recalled that on January 16, 2025, around 9:45 PM, four masked gunmen forcefully kidnapped Mrs. Odumosu from her Lexus Jeep in the precincts of her residence in Arepo, Ogun State.
The abduction ignited sparked an immediate reaction from the anti-kidnapping unit of the Ogun State Police Command, which began a thorough investigation and targeted pursuit of the kidnappers.
Force Public Relations Officer Olumiyiwa Adejobi, while disclosing this stated that with the support of the Force Headquarters’ technical intelligence platforms, the Ogun State police operatives engaged in elaborate surveillance of the creeks surrounding Arepo, gathering crucial intelligence to track down the assailants.
Their efforts resulted 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.
