Fouani brothers were reportedly abducted around 6pm in Lagos on June 14 while returning from their factory by boat
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have rescued the three abducted Fouani brothers and two others.
This was confirmed via a Whatsapp chat on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the command, Benjamin Hundeyin.
According to him, the abducted brothers identified as Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal Fouani, were rescued late last night in Orugbo Iddo by the marine police.
On June 14, the three brothers were reportedly abducted around 6pm in Lagos.
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They were said to have been returning from their factory by boat when they were kidnapped.
Speaking further on their rescue, Hundeyin said the victims have since been taken to their residence.
“They were rescued late last night in Orugbo Iddo. Our marine police with the support of the Nigerian Navy brought them to shore.” He said.
“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.” Hundeyin added.
Fouani Nigeria Limited specialises in electronics and is the sole distributor of LG, Hisense, and Maxi products in Nigeria.
