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Gunmen abduct company MD, three foreign nationals in Lagos

The victims were taken captive near Falomo Bridge while en route from Apapa to Victoria Island, according to Persecondnews.

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Gunmen have abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company, a representative of LG and Hisense, and three Lebanese nationals while they were traveling by boat in Lagos.

The victims were taken captive near Falomo Bridge while en route from Apapa to Victoria Island, according to Persecondnews.

As of press time, the identities of the abducted individuals are still unknown.

Lagos State Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has verified the incident, stating: ”Yes, it’s true. We’ve received the report and are investigating. I’m not at liberty to disclose further details at this time.”

He, however, declined to disclose the identities of the kidnapped individuals, stating that he was under no obligation to do so at this time.

When pressed for more details, Hundeyin said: “I am not at liberty to disclose the names, timing, location, or circumstances of the incident, but rest assured that we are actively investigating it.”

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