Police operatives have successfully rescued Mrs. Folasade Odumosu, the wife of retired Assistant Inspector General Hakeem Odumosu, after she was abducted by gunmen. Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi announced the rescue on Thursday, detailing that Ogun State police, aided by technical support from the Force Headquarters, engaged the kidnappers in a shootout in a swampy area of Ikorodu, leading to the neutralization of the criminals.
Mrs. Odumosu is currently undergoing a medical evaluation and has been reunited with her family following her rescue. The abduction occurred on January 16, 2025, when four masked gunmen took her from her vehicle outside her home in Arepo, Ogun State. The Ogun State Police’s anti-kidnapping unit responded promptly, launching an investigation and pursuit of the abductors.
With assistance from the Force Headquarters’ technical intelligence, Ogun State police conducted extensive surveillance of the creeks around Arepo to gather vital information on the kidnappers. This led to a targeted operation on January 23, 2025, around 6:45 AM, at a creek in Ikorodu, where the assailants were reportedly planning their next move.
Upon arriving, police operatives were met with gunfire from the kidnappers. In the confrontation, two of the attackers were killed while four others escaped, leaving behind their weapons. The police recovered N10 million initially paid to the kidnappers, along with four AK-47 rifles, three locally made shotguns, and various ammunition.
Mrs. Odumosu was successfully rescued unharmed from the swampy creeks during the operation. She is currently receiving a precautionary medical evaluation and has been reunited with her family. Police also recovered four AK-47 rifles, three locally made shotguns, various ammunition, and the N10 million ransom that had been demanded by the kidnappers.
Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun praised the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, and the operatives for their bravery in executing the rescue. He emphasized the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to ensuring the safety of citizens and tackling kidnapping and other violent crimes, highlighting the dedication and resilience of police officers in their mission.