By Abiola Olawale
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of the three abducted Fouani brothers.
The police spokesperson in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin said the Fouani brothers were rescued through a collaborative effort between the Lagos Marine police and the Nigerian navy.
Hundeyin also added that the victims have since been taken to their residence, where they are receiving care.
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.
“Five of them, three Lebanese, the boat captain and his assistant,” he added
The New Diplomat reports that the three brothers, identified as Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal Fouani, were abducted around 6 pm in Lagos state on June 14.
Fouani Nigeria Ltd specialises in electronics and is the sole distributor of LG, Hisense, and Maxi products in Nigeria.
According to the report, the three brothers were coming from their factory by boat when they were abducted by armed men.
