The Lagos police command has announced the successful rescue of the three Fouani brothers, who were abducted on June 14.
The brothers, identified as Abbas, Youssef, and Amtal Fouani, were reportedly kidnapped around 6 pm on June 14 while returning by boat from their factory in Apapa to Victoria Island.
The Fouani brothers are associated with Fouani Nigeria Ltd, a company specializing in electronics that serves as the sole distributor of LG, Hisense, and other products in Nigeria.
In a statement released on Monday, the police assured the public that they were working “tirelessly” to secure the victims’ release. By Monday night, the victims, including the boat driver and his assistant, were freed in Orugbo Iddo.
Police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin attributed the successful rescue to the efforts of the Lagos Marine Police, with significant support from the Nigerian Navy.
“They were rescued late last night in Orugbo Iddo. Our marine police, with the support of the Nigerian Navy, brought them to shore,” said Hundeyin.
The victims were subsequently transported to their residence on Banana Island in the early hours of the morning by a tactical team. “Five of them, three Lebanese, the boat captain, and his assistant,” Hundeyin added.
Although the kidnappers reportedly demanded a $1.5 million ransom for the release of the Fouani brothers, there was no mention of any ransom being paid during their rescue.
