The wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, was kidnapped from her residence in the Arepo area of Ogun State.
The State Police Command promptly responded to the abduction by deploying operatives to secure her release.
According to available information, Mrs. Folashade Odumosu was abducted in the early hours of Friday by heavily armed men.
The kidnappers stormed the Odumosus’ home, shooting sporadically.
Just as she stepped out of her Lexus Jeep, four masked men emerged from the shadows, their intent unmistakable.
In moments of sheer terror, the assailants dragged Mrs Odumosu from the vehicle and vanished into the murky depths of a nearby swampy area.
The spokesperson for the Command, Omolola Odutola, said “Information was received regarding the kidnapping of Mrs Odumosu, resident of Aminu Street, Arepo.
“Reports indicate that she was about to enter her home when four masked men attacked her, dragged her from her jeep and took her through the swamp to an unknown location.
“The divisional police officer has led a team of policemen to the scene where they are currently searching for the swampy bush area.
“The CP, Lanre Ogunlowo, PhD, has been briefed, and all covert operations have been deployed to assist with digital intelligence to ensure she is rescued unhurt.”
Odutola added that the local chiefs of Warewa and Maaba had been approached to deploy local security outfits to assist in the search effort.
