How We Rescued Ex-Lagos CP’s Wife from Kidnappers, Recovered N10m Ransom, Others—Police

Mrs Odumosu, whose husband retired as an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), regained freedom in the earlier hours of Thursday, January 23, 2025, after some police detective launched an attack on her abductors.

She was forcefully picked up by the suspects on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at about 9:45 pm from her car outside her residence in the Arepo area of Ogun State allegedly by four masked gunmen.

Immediately after the incident, police operatives attached to the Ogun State Command began surveillance for her rescue, which finally happened a week later.

In a statement issued by the police spokesman, Mr Olumuyiwa Adejobi, narrated that the Ogun State police operatives engaged in extensive surveillance of the creeks surrounding Arepo, gathering crucial information to track down the assailants.

It was stated that their efforts culminated in a raid today after an intelligence-led operation took the police to a creek in the swampy area of Ikorodu where the kidnappers were reportedly planning their next attack.

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 within 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 million ransom previously demanded by the kidnappers, further ensuring that justice is served.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, commended the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Ogunlowo, and his operatives for the successful operation, saying it exemplifies the dedication and resilience of police officers.