By Seyi Babalola
Gunmen kidnapped the Managing Director of Fouani Company, which represents LG and Hisense, as well as three Lebanese, while on a boat in Lagos on Friday.
Although the victims’ names have not been revealed, it is believed that they were taken at Falomo Bridge while heading from Apapa to Victoria Island.
An individual acquainted with the issue, who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, informed newsmen that the kidnappers had contacted them and demanded a ransom.
“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,” the source said.
When the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer was contacted, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the situation.
“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.