Hakeem Odumosu’s wife, a retired assistant inspector general of police, was kidnapped from her home in Ogun State’s Arepo neighborhood.
In a statement provided to PUNCH Online on Friday, the Ogun State Police Command verified the kidnapping.
Late Thursday evening, four masked guys allegedly approached the woman, dragged her from her Lexus Jeep, and took her away.
Omolola Odutola, the command spokesperson, stated,“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.”
The local chiefs of Warewa and Maaba, Odutola continued, had been contacted to send out local security forces to help with the hunt.