Police in Lagos State have successfully rescued the three abducted Fouani brothers. The police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed their release in a statement to journalists on Tuesday.
The three brothers, Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal Fouani, were abducted around 6 pm in Lagos on June 14. Fouani Nigeria Ltd, the family’s company, specializes in electronics and is the sole distributor of LG, Hisense, and Maxi products in Nigeria.
According to reports, the brothers were returning from their factory by boat when they were abducted. The police had stated on Monday that they were working “tirelessly” to ensure the victims’ release.
Vanguard reported that the victims, including the boat driver and his assistant, were released Monday night in Orugbo Iddo. Hundeyin confirmed that the rescue operation was conducted by the Lagos Marine Police with support from the navy.
“They were rescued late last night in Orugbo Iddo. Our marine police, with the support of the Nigerian Navy, brought them to shore,” Hundeyin 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,” he added.
The victims have since been taken to their residence.