Just In: Kidnappers abduct company MD, three foreigners in Lagos — Police

Kidnappers, today, kidnapped the Managing Director of Fouani Company, which represents LG and Hisense, along with three Lebanese while travelling by boat in Lagos.

Although the victims’ names have not been ascertained, it was learnt that they were kidnapped around Falomo Bridge while traveling from Apapa to Victoria Island.

A source familiar with the development, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of its sensitive nature, said the abductors had reached out, demanding ransom.

The source said, “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.”

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 PUNCH asked about the details of the names of the kidnapped 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….