The wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police Hakeem Odumosu has been kidnapped from her residence in the Arepo area of Ogun State.
The police public relations officer in the State, Omolola Odutola confirmed the incident in Abeokuta.
The kidnappers reportedly stormed the residence in Arepo area of Obafemi Owode local government area of the state in a coordinated attack, leaving the community in shock and fear.
According to the Ogun command spokesperson, Mrs Odumosu was about entering her home when her Lexus Jeep was accosted.
The victim was dragged out of the Jeep, and taken through a swampy area to an unknown location, according to reports.
SP Odutola says the Divisional police officer has led a team of operatives to the scene, where they are currently searching the swampy bush area.
It was gathered that local security forces in the riverine areas, including Baale Warewa and Baale Maaba, have also been engaged to assist in the rescue efforts.
Odutola added that 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.
