The wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu has been kidnapped from her residence in the Arepo area of Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria.
The Ogun Police Command Public Relations Officer Omolola Odutola confirmed the incident in Abeokuta, the state capital.
The kidnappers stormed the residence located in the Arepo area of Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state in a coordinated attack, leaving the community in shock and fear.
Odutola said the victim was about to enter her home when her Lexus Jeep was accosted. She added that Mrs Odumosu was dragged out of the car, and taken through a swampy area to an unknown location.
“The divisional police officer has led a team of officers to the scene, where they are currently searching the swampy bush area,” she said
“The Baale of Warewa and Maaba have been contacted to also deploy local security forces to the riverine area,” the police spokesperson added.
