Obi to Police: Extend AIG’s Wife Rescue Efforts to All Nigerians


Kehinde Fajobi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has praised the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for successfully rescuing Mrs Folashade Odumosu, the wife of retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu, while urging the police to apply the same professionalism to cases involving ordinary Nigerians.

On January 16, four masked men abducted Mrs Odumosu from her home in Arepo, Obafemi Owode LGA of Ogun State.

The kidnappers reportedly dragged her out of her SUV and whisked her through a swampy area to an unknown location.

Following the incident, the Ogun State Police Command deployed officers to investigate. Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, announced on Thursday that operatives rescued the victim unharmed, neutralised the kidnappers, and recovered weapons and the ransom.

Reacting to the development on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, Obi commended the police’s efficiency in handling the case.

He wrote, “I commend the Nigeria Police for their swift and effective response in rescuing Mrs. Folashade Odumosu, the wife of retired AIG Hakeem Odumosu, who was kidnapped just a few days ago.

“The operation, conducted within a week, highlights their capability to act decisively when motivated.

“What stands out is the precision with which the rescue mission was executed. It not only led to the safe release of the victim, unharmed, but also resulted in the neutralisation of some kidnappers, the recovery of weapons, and the retrieval of the ransom. Such a professional outcome deserves high praise.”

Obi highlighted the commendable efforts of the Ogun State Police Command, which received technical support from Force Headquarters and the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun.

“The IGP, who displayed exceptional interest in the case, commended the Ogun Command for dismantling the criminal network behind the abduction.

“This success story underscores a critical point: with proper leadership, motivation, and adequate support from the top echelon of security agencies, the fight against crime can yield impressive results,” Obi added.

He called attention to the broader issue of kidnapping in the country, emphasising the need for similar urgency in cases involving everyday Nigerians.

“While celebrating this laudable achievement, I urge the Nigeria Police to extend the same level of urgency and professionalism to cases involving everyday Nigerians — those whose plights are often underreported or ignored.

“Many innocent citizens remain victims of abduction, languishing in captivity without rescue efforts reaching them,” he concluded.

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