Police Arrest 2 More Suspected Kidnappers of Retired AIG Odumosu’s Wife
In a significant breakthrough following the kidnap of the wife of Retired Assistant-Inspector General (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu, the Lagos State Police Command has arrested two additional suspects linked to the crime. The suspects, identified as Agbojule Smart, 27, and Keleke Michael, 30, were apprehended by operatives from the Lagos State CP Special Squad in the early hours of Friday as they attempted to leave Lagos State.
This operation follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to track down all suspects involved in the high-profile kidnapping case. During interrogation, the suspects admitted to being part of a four-member gang, two of whom were previously neutralized in an operation led by Ogun State Police operatives.
According to a statement from the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police recovered significant items during the arrest, including N2,250,000, which was part of the ransom demanded during the kidnapping, two locally fabricated rifles, and 11 live cartridges.
The IGP praised the efforts of the police operatives for their courage and determination in apprehending the suspects. He also urged them to maintain high standards of competence in tackling crime.
“The IGP commends the police operatives for their gallantry in apprehending these suspects and encourages them to maintain this high standard of competence in the fight against crime in all its manifestations,” the statement read.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring public safety and maintaining peace across the nation, vowing to continue its efforts to minimize crime and protect citizens.
