The Managing Director of Fouani Company, which represents LG and Hisense, along with three Lebanese were kidnapped on Friday while travelling by boat in Lagos.
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.
An eyewitness who craved anonymity told PUNCH that the kidnappers had reached out, demanding ransom.
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According to the source, “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.”
Confirming the incident, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, 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.”
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