Gunmen in Lagos waters kidnapped three foreigners, the MD of Fouani, the company representing LG, Hisense

In a brazen act that shocked the entire Lagos, an armed group has kidnapped four people traveling by boat.

The victims include the Managing Director of Fouani Company, a company representing the LG and Hisense brands, as well as three Lebanese citizens.

The motive for the kidnapping and whereabouts of the victim are currently unknown.

Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation. According to sources, contact was made by the kidnappers who demanded a ransom of $1.5 million for the safe release of the captives.

“Yesterday (Friday) evening, the Managing Director of Fouani companies (LG and Hisense) and three Lebanese nationals were kidnapped around the Falomo Bridge while traveling from Apapa to Victoria Island by boat.

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“The kidnappers had demanded $1.5 million,” the source said.

The incident has revived concerns about kidnapping for ransom, a serious crime that plagues several regions in Nigeria. The Lagos State Police Department has assured the public that it is mobilizing all available resources to ensure the safe return of the victims and arrest the perpetrators.

Responding, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin on Saturday, confirmed the development.

“Yes, that’s true. We have received the report and we are investigating it. Please, I am not obliged to say anything more than that,” he said briefly.

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