Lagos State Marine Police, with Nigerian Navy support, rescued Fouani Company MD Mohamed Fouani, two Lebanese nationals, a boat captain, and his assistant from kidnappers. The abduction occurred near Falomo Bridge, with a $1.5 million ransom demanded. The victims were safely returned to Banana Island without confirmed ransom payment.
The Managing Director of Fouani Company, a prominent representative of LG and Hisense, Mohamed Fouani, along with two Lebanese nationals, the boat captain, and his assistant, have been rescued after being kidnapped. They were rescued late Monday night in the Orugbo Iddo area of Lagos by the Lagos State Marine Police with the support of the Nigerian Navy.
Police Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin of the Lagos State Police confirmed the victims' rescue, stating, “Last night in Orugbo Iddo, five of them, three Lebanese, the boat captain, and his assistant were rescued. 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.”
The abduction occurred on Friday while the group was sailing from Apapa to Victoria Island. They were taken near the Falomo Bridge. Initial reports indicated that the kidnappers demanded a ransom of $1.5 million. However, it is unclear whether any ransom was paid before the hostages were released.
The swift response and coordination between the Lagos State Marine Police and the Nigerian Navy were instrumental in securing the safe release of the kidnapped individuals. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the region and the need for vigilant maritime and tactical responses to such threats.
