Gunmen have kidnapped the wife of a former Lagos State Commissioner of Police and Assistant-Inspector General, Hakeem Odumosu, in the Arepo area of Ogun State.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 9pm on Thursday.
Police spokesperson in Ogun, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta on Friday.
According to Odutola, the Divisional Police Officer has led a team of officers to the scene, where they are currently combing the swampy bush area in search of the victim.
Local security forces in the reverine areas, including Baale Warewa and Baale Maaba, have also been engaged to assist in the rescue efforts.
Odutola added, “The State Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has been briefed, and all covert operations have been deployed to assist with digital intelligence to ensure she is rescued unhurt.”
She assured efforts are ongoing to locate Mrs. Odumosu and apprehend her abductors.
