Armed men , on Friday, abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company, which represents LG and Hisense, along with three Lebanese.
Although the names of the victims have not been ascertained, it was learnt that they were abducted around Falomo Bridge while traveling from Apapa to Victoria Island Lagos, by boat.
Already, a source noted that the kidnappers had reached out to the family, demanding ransom.
“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.”
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the abduction, said: “Yes, it is true. We got the report and we are looking into it. Please, I’m not obliged to state more than that.”
When pressed further, Hundeyin stated: “I’m not obliged to state the names, when, where and how it happened for now but we are looking into it.”
