Four persons, including foreigners, have been abducted by armed men suspected to be kidnappers in Lagos State.
It was gathered that the victims include the Managing Director of Fouani Company and three other Lebanese nationals.
They were reportedly kidnapped while traveling on a boat from Apapa to Victoria Island.
As of the time of reporting, the details of the incident are still sketchy.
A source familiar with the incident, spoke on condition of anonymity revealed that the kidnappers have demanded a ransom of $1.5 million.
“Yesterday evening, the Managing Director of Fouani Company (LG and Hisense) and three Lebanese were kidnapped around Falomo Bridge while travelling from Apapa to Victoria Island by boat. The kidnappers have asked for $1.5 million,” the source said.
However, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the kidnapping.
He said, “Yes we also got the report and we are already looking into it. I can’t confirm it to you yet because I don’t have the details for now.
“But when I’m done with my findings, I will come up with details and tell you their names and how it happened.”
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