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June 18, 2024
Police authorities in Lagos State on Tuesday said they have rescued five persons abducted in their boat by gunmen on Saturday.
The victims; three Lebanese, the boat captain, and his assistant, were rescued in the Orugbo Iddo Area in Epe, Lagos.
“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,” he said.
According to Hundeyin, the police were not aware if any ransom was paid.
He however noted that no suspect had been apprehended in connection with the kidnap.
The three brothers identified as Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal Fouani, were abducted around 6 pm on June 14, in Lagos.
