Daud Olatunji
Seven days after the abduction of the wife of former Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, the Nigerian Police have neutralized the kidnappers and recovered an undisclosed amount as ransom reportedly paid for her release.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this on Thursday via his Facebook page, hailing the police operatives for their swift and decisive action in resolving the case.
The victim, was kidnapped on Friday, January 17, 2025, at her residence in Arepo, Ogun State.
Reports indicated that the assailants struck as she was returning home from an outing, forcibly taking her into captivity.
The abduction sent shockwaves across the country, particularly given the high-profile nature of the victim.
PLATFORM TIMES had earlier reported that the kidnappers demanded a ransom of N40 million to secure her release.
In a statement shared on Facebook, Adejobi announced the successful operation, writing:
“BREAKING: Police Neutralise AIG Hakeem Odumosu’s Wife’s Kidnappers, Recover Ransom.
The IGP has commended the Police Operatives and CP Ogun State, Lanre Ogunlowo, for a good job. We are committed to safeguarding Nigerian citizens and our dear country.”
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, applauded the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, and the operatives who carried out the operation.
He reiterated the force’s commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring justice prevails.
Although specific details of the operation remain undisclosed, sources within the force revealed that a tactical team worked round the clock to track down the abductors, leading to their eventual elimination and the recovery of the ransom money.
Efforts to reach Odumosu for comments were unsuccessful as of press time, but the development has sparked a wave of relief and commendation from members of the public.
Many have praised the police for their effective response, while others have called for intensified efforts to curb rising insecurity across the state .
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