The Ogun State Police Command on Sunday assured residents of the State that it is doing everything possible to rescue the kidnapped wife of the retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, who was kidnapped from her residence in the Arepo area of Ogun State on Friday.
It would be recalled that Mrs. Odumosu, was kidnapped from her residence in the Arepo, Obafemi/Owode local government area of Ogun State on Friday by four heavily armed men.
The kidnappers were said to have stormed the home of the Odumosus, shooting sporadically.
Mrs. Odumosu was about to enter her home when four masked men attacked her, dragged her from her LEXUS Jeep, and took her through swampy areas to an unknown location.
Speaking with Vanguard on Sunday, the spokesperson of the command, CSP Omolola Odutola said the command is on the matter.
She said, the command is doing everything possible to get the woman rescued unhurt from her abductors.
Odutola added that Police operatives have been deployed to secure her release.
She said, “We are on the matter, and every citizen’s life in Ogun count.
Meanwhile, the Community Development Committee (CDC) in the Arepo has urged residents of the area to remain vigilant and prioritise security.
In a circular the Arepo CDC urged residents to remain vigilant to prevent further security breaches.
The circular read, “we write to inform you of a kidnapping incident that occurred in Voera Estate yesterday night. Authorities, including police from Wawa, Ibafo, and Mowe, as well as soldiers, have been working to rescue the kidnapped woman since the incident happened.
“In light of this, we urge all CDAs in Arepo to be vigilant and strengthen security measures in their respective estates. Please position your security personnel strategically to prevent any potential security breaches.”
