Fouani brothers freed after abduction in Lagos

By Adeyanju Esther

The Managing Director of Fouani Company and representative of Local Government and Hisense, Mohamed Fouani, along with two Lebanese nationals and others, who were recently abducted in Lagos State, have regained their freedom.

The abduction occurred on Friday when Mohamed, the two Lebanese, a boat captain, and his assistant were kidnapped by armed men while sailing from Apapa to Victoria Island.

The five victims were rescued on Monday night in the Orugbo, Iddo area of Lagos by the Lagos State Marine Police, with support from the Nigerian Navy.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the release on Tuesday.

Hundeyin stated, “They were rescued late last night in Orugbo Iddo. Our Marine Police, with the support of the Nigerian Navy, brought them to shore.

Our tactical team then escorted them home to Banana Island in the early hours of today.”