Armed men abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company, representing LG and Hisense, and three Lebanese individuals while they were traveling by boat in Lagos on Friday, according to reports.
The victims were kidnapped near Falomo Bridge as they traveled from Apapa to Victoria Island. While their names have not been confirmed, the incident has sparked concern.
“Yesterday (Friday) evening, the Managing Director of Fouani company (LG and Hisense) and three Lebanese were kidnapped around Falomo Bridge while traveling from Apapa to Victoria Island by boat.
“The kidnappers have asked for $1.5m,” the source said.
When contacted, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development.
“Yes, it is true. We got the report and we are looking into it. Please, I’m not obliged to state more than that,” he simply said.
When our correspondent asked about the details of the names of the abducted persons, Hundeyin insisted, “I’m not obliged to state the names, when, where and how it happened for now but we are looking into it.”
Details later….
