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.
DAILY POST recalls that Mohammed, the two Lebanese, a boat captain and his assistant were kidnapped by the gunmen on Friday while sailing from Apapa to Victoria Island.
However, the five victims were rescued on Monday night in Orugbo, Iddo area of Lagos by the Lagos State Marine Police with the support of the Nigerian Navy.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the release to DAILY POST on Tuesday.
According to the PPRO, Marine Police, with the support of Nigerian Navy, rescued the victims and brought them to shore.
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.”