Armed individuals abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company, the representative for LG and Hisense, along with three Lebanese nationals while they were traveling by boat in Lagos.
According to a report by PUNCH the ugly incident occurred on Friday.
The victims, whose identities have not yet been confirmed, were seized near Falomo Bridge during their journey from Apapa to Victoria Island.
An insider, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the case, revealed that the kidnappers have demanded a ransom.
“The Managing Director of Fouani Company and three Lebanese were kidnapped around Falomo Bridge on Friday evening while traveling by boat from Apapa to Victoria Island. The kidnappers have asked for $1.5 million,” the source disclosed.
Confirming the incident, Benjamin Hundeyin, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, stated, “Yes, it is true. We received the report and are investigating it. I cannot provide more details at this time.”
When pressed for further information, including the names of those abducted, Hundeyin maintained, “I am not obliged to disclose the names, or specifics of when, where, and how it happened at this moment, but we are looking into it.”
More details to follow….