No fewer than three persons, including foreigners, have been abducted by armed men suspected to be kidnappers in Lagos State.
According to Daily Post, the victims include the Managing Director of Fouani Company and three other Lebanese nationals.
The incident reportedly occurred while the victims were traveling on a boat from Apapa to Victoria Island.
Details of the abduction remain unclear as of the time of filing this report. The circumstances surrounding the kidnapping, such as the exact location and how the assailants managed to carry out the abduction, are still sketchy.
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed receiving a report about the incident.
When contacted, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated, “Yes, we also got the report, and we are already looking into it.
“I can’t confirm it to you yet because I don’t have the details for now. But when I’m done with my findings, I will come up with details and tell you their names and how it happened.”
The kidnapping has sparked concern among residents and the expatriate community in Lagos.
The abduction of high-profile individuals and foreigners underscores the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, where kidnappings for ransom have become increasingly common.
Such incidents often involve protracted negotiations and, in some cases, payment of substantial ransoms for the release of the captives.
The Lagos State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the incident and is likely to deploy resources to ensure the safe return of the abducted individuals.
The authorities are expected to collaborate with other security agencies and possibly engage in joint operations to track down the kidnappers and rescue the victims.
In recent years, Lagos, despite being Nigeria’s commercial hub, has not been immune to the wave of kidnappings affecting various parts of the country.
The abduction of the Fouani Company Managing Director and the Lebanese nationals highlights the need for heightened security measures, particularly for expatriates and high-profile business figures who might be targeted by criminal elements.