The Managing Director, Fouani Company, a representative of Local Government and Hisense, Mohamed Fouani, two Lebanese and others, who were recently abducted by armed men in Lagos State, have regained their freedoms
The MD and other abducted persons were dropped off on Monday night, June 17, at about 11pm by their kidnappers in a riverine area in Epe.
The police marine personnel picked them up and ferried them to a safe area where they were then taken to their homes.
The businessman, his two Lebanese associates, as well as the boat driver and his assistant, both Nigerian nationals, were abducted on Friday, June 14, while travelling by boat in Lagos state.
They were abducted around Falomo Bridge while commuting from Apapa to Victoria Island.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the release on Tuesday.
He said, “They were rescued late last night in Orugbo Iddo. Our Marine Police, with the support of the Nigerian Navy, brought them to shore.
“Thereafter, our tactical team in the area took them home on Banana Island in the early hours of today.”
