Insecurity
Gunmen Kidnap Company MD, Three Lebanese In Lagos Boat Attack
The kidnappers have asked for $1.5m
Ikeja, Lagos State– Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Nigeria Limited, alongside three Lebanese nationals, during a violent attack while traveling on a boat in Lagos State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Friday, June 14, 2023, they were abducted around Falomo Bridge while commuting from Apapa to Victoria Island.
Punch report that a source familiar with the incident, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of its sensitive nature said the kidnappers had reached out, 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,” 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. I’m not obliged to state the names, when, where and how it happened for now but we are looking into it.” he said