We rescued ex-AIG Odumosu’s wife, recovered N10m ransom in Ikorodu creeks – Police

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have rescued the wife of the former Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, Sikirat Odumosu in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

The ex-AIG Hakeem Odumosu’s wife was kidnapped from her residence in the Arepo Area of Ogun State on January 16, 2025 after which her abductors demanded for ransom payment.

This was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiea Adejobi stating that the victim was rescued unharmed by the Police operatives of the Ogun State Police Command in the early hours of Thursday, January 23, 2025

The PPRO also disclosed that the sum of N10 million ransom payment which was paid earlier was also recovered from the kidnappers.

“Police operatives engaged in extensive surveillance of the creeks surrounding Arepo, gathering crucial information to track down the assailants. Their efforts culminated in a raid on January 23, 2025, about 06:45 a.m.

“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.

“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 undergoing medical evaluation as a precautionary measure and has since been reunited with her family.

“The police also recovered 4 Ak-47 rifles, 3 locally made single barrel rifles, ammunition of various calibers, and the sum of N10,000,000 ransom previously demanded by the kidnappers, further ensuring that justice is served.”

Adejobi said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, had commended the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, and his operatives for their display of gallantry in the 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 stated.